Civil Engineering – Digital Construction MSc

Program Overview

Civil Engineering – Digital Construction MSc

Course Overview

Study for a varied, creative career that can take you around the world. If you want to make a difference to the world and to the quality of people's lives, this is the course for you. Civil engineers shape the world we live in. They design, build, and maintain the infrastructure we take for granted and their expertise is essential for a sustainable future, both in the UK and globally.

What Knowledge Will I Gain?

You'll develop invaluable skills with modern methods of analysis and design, employing building information modelling (BIM) and other digital technologies that are at the forefront of industry practices. You'll work in groups to solve real-world design problems, developing transferable skills for your future career, and valuable experience of how to manage and delegate responsibilities. You'll have access to a diverse range of topics, including sustainability, bridge engineering, geotechnical engineering, railway technology, highway and pavement design, coastal engineering, asset management, and wind engineering.

Why Should I Choose University of Nottingham?

We're 8th in the UK for civil engineering (Guardian Good University Guide 2023). 95% of postgraduates from our Department of Civil Engineering are in high skilled work, further higher education or professional study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey).

We are a global university, with staff and students from over 150 countries. We offer comprehensive support for international students, from scholarships and visa guidance to living here in Nottingham. You'll feel like you belong here, even before you start.

Course Details

• Duration: 12 months (full-time)
• Start Date: September 2025
• UK Fees: £12,750
• International Fees: £30,750
• Entry Requirements: 2:1 in Civil Engineering or a closely related degree

Modules

• Compulsory Modules:
  • BIM and Digital Construction - Group Design Project (30 credits)
  • Contextual Topics in Civil Engineering (10 credits)
  • Technical Writing and Project Preparation (10 credits)
  • Civil Engineering Project (60 credits)
• Autumn Optional Modules:
  • Sustainable Construction and Life Cycle (10 credits)
  • Railway Technology (10 credits)
  • Highway and Pavement Design (10 credits)
  • Advanced Structural Design (20 credits)
  • Coastal Engineering (20 credits)
  • Computational Structural Analysis (20 credits)
• Spring Optional Modules:
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (20 credits)
  • Infrastructure Asset Management (10 credits)
  • Structural and Ground Deformation Monitoring (10 credits)
  • Bridge Engineering (10 credits)
  • Geotechnical Design (10 credits)
  • Numerical Modelling in Geotechnical Engineering (10 credits)

Learning and Assessment

• How You Will Learn:
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Lab sessions
  • Self-study
  • Group study
  • Tutorials
  • Supervision
  • Workshops
• How You Will Be Assessed:
  • Examinations
  • Coursework
  • Presentation
  • Dissertation

Entry Requirements

• Home/UK Students: 2:1 in Civil Engineering or a closely related degree
• EU/International Students: 2:1 in Civil Engineering or a closely related degree
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each element)

Funding

• Scholarships: Available for high-achieving international scholars
• Government Loans: Available for eligible students

Careers

• Careers Advice: Individual careers support for all postgraduate students
• Job Prospects: Graduates of this course are highly sought-after and enter a range of careers related to the field of civil engineering.