MSc Civil Engineering

Program Overview

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Civil Engineering MSc

Overview

Our MSc Civil Engineering degree will develop your engineering expertise in line with the ever-changing demands of the profession.

We will enhance your knowledge in all the essential areas, from geotechnical, structural, and transportation engineering to design and construction management, and we will make sure your research skills are sharp enough to give you a competitive edge when you embark on your career.

Our campus location in the heart of London's Docklands will allow you to see up close the challenges, and opportunities, for the next generation of engineers such as intensive urbanisation and major economic regeneration.

We have excellent links with major employers in the industry, including AtkinsRéalis, Waterman Group, Thames Water, and the London Borough of Newham.

We will get your engineering career off to the best possible start.

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree. *

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*It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited IEng degree or a non-accredited bachelor's degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements

• Bachelor's degree BEng with minimum Second Class (2:2) or BSc with minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) in Civil Engineering. MICE and MIStructrE also accepted.
• International Qualifications: We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

English Language requirements

• Overall IELTS 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading (or recognised equivalent) If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course.

Mature applicants and those without formal qualifications

• As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application or may request additional information such as a CV or attendance at an interview. Please note that some courses require applicants to meet the entry requirements outlined.

Admissions policy / Terms of Admittance

• We are committed to fair admissions and access by recruiting students regardless of their social, cultural or economic background. Our admissions policy sets out the principles and procedures we use to admit new students for all courses offered by the university and its partners.

Fees, funding and additional costs

Fees

• EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fee regulations. Further information can be found at UKCISA.
• Tuition fees are subject to annual change. Fees for future years will be published in due course.

Funding

• Home students: Postgraduate Loans Scheme, Postgraduate Scholarship, Alumni Discount, Early Payment Discount, Asylum Seekers scholarship, Civic Engagement, Hardship Bursary, Sport Scholarships
• International students: Living costs for international students, How to pay your fees - international students

Additional costs

• Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies. Some additional fees are in the course specification or given during the application process.
• Textbooks, Computer equipment, Printing, Travel

Course modules

• Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Engineering Management) Core Module
• Soil Structure Engineering Optional Module
• Design in Steel and Concrete Optional Module
• Advanced Structural Analysis Optional Module
• Structural Dynamics and Stability Optional Module
• Highway and Railway Engineering Optional Module
• Intelligent Transport Systems Optional Module
• Applied Research and Engineering Practice 1 Optional Module
• Industrial Sandwich Placement Core Module

What we're researching

• Our academic staff bring a huge amount of research knowledge to bear on their teaching, so you can be sure that what you study reflects the most up-to-date thinking and practice. Alongside strong academic credentials, many have extensive industrial experience as practising civil engineers.
• Research areas: coastal and river engineering, structural analysis and design, geotechnical analysis and design, laboratory modelling and computational structural mechanics.

Your future career

• There is an acknowledged shortage of skilled civil engineers with the right qualifications and experience. We have designed this course to take advantage of this demand and give you a competitive edge when it comes to your career.
• Industry links: Our Docklands location means that UEL is uniquely placed for links to industry employers, and we have strong contacts with organisations in the local area, including Crossrail, Thames Water, and the London Borough of Newham.
• Graduate employers: Graduates from our MSc Civil Engineering course can expect to find work in a variety of consultancy and contracting roles, in fields as diverse as structural engineering, highways and transportation, aviation and infrastructure projects, geotechnical engineering, and water and coastal engineering.

How we support your career ambitions

• We offer dedicated careers support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed.
• Career Zone: Our dedicated and award-winning team provide you with careers and employability resources, including online jobs board, mentoring programmes, 1-2-1 career coaching services, careers workshops and employer events, learning pathways to gain new skills and industry insight.
• Mental Wealth programme: Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme which issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you’ve mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.

How you'll learn

• Our MSc courses are some of the most flexible around. Engineers employed in the industry have found that the part-time model can easily be tailored to suit their personal requirements.
• Workload: All modules include coursework, for which you will have opportunities to apply your knowledge to engineering projects based on real-life scenarios. This coursework will include analysis and design projects, research reports, group and seminar presentations, and a research dissertation project.
• Facilities: To support the hands-on nature of this course, we have an impressive range of facilities. Our modern, well-equipped laboratories are open to students all day and include dedicated structures, soil mechanics, hydraulics, highways, and surveying labs. We also have superb computer facilities and the very latest design and planning software.

How you'll be assessed

• We assess you through a mixture of coursework, design drawings, oral examinations, your research dissertation and an end of term exam.

Campus and facilities

• Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment.
• Features include our 24/7 Docklands library, our £21m SportsDock centre, a campus shop and bookstore, the Children's Garden Nursery, cafés, eateries, a late bar, plus Student Union facilities, including a student lounge.

Who teaches this course

• This course is delivered by the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.
• The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.