Program Overview

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MPhil Civil Engineering / Overview

Overview

The MPhil Civil Engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field, covering five broad areas:

• Energy and environmental engineering
• Engineering management
• Geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering
• Structural safety and resilience
• Tyndall Centre – interdisciplinary research on climate action and sustainability

Entry Requirements

• The standard academic entry requirement for this MPhil is a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MPhil (or international equivalent).

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Include:
  • The name of this programme
  • Your research project title (i.e., the advertised project name or proposed project name) or area of research
  • Your proposed supervisor’s name
  • If you already have funding or you wish to be considered for any of the available funding
  • A supporting statement (see 'Advice to Applicants' for what to include)
  • Details of your previous university level study
  • Names and contact details of your two referees

Programme Details

• Duration: 12 Months [Full-Time] / 24 Months [Part-Time]
• Degree awarded: Master of Philosophy
• Programme options:
  • Full-time: Y
  • Part-time: Y
  • Full-time distance learning: N
  • Part-time distance learning: N

Programme Description

Research in civil engineering and management covers five broad areas:

• Energy and environmental engineering
• Engineering management
• Geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering
• Structural safety and resilience
• Tyndall Centre – interdisciplinary research on climate action and sustainability

Our postgraduate research programmes in civil engineering and management offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field.

Drawing on our expertise in structural engineering, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, hydraulic and fluid dynamics, material behaviour, computational modelling and dynamics of structures, we deliver world leading and industry relevant research and solutions.

Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability in a diverse sector of civil engineering.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MPhil (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): Band A - £5,006.00; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900
  • MPhil (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): Band A - £2,503.00; Band B - £3,700; Band C - £5,250; Band D - £7,600; Band E - £12,850

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards at university, faculty and department level to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers.

To be considered for many of our scholarships, you’ll need to be nominated by your proposed supervisor. Therefore, we’d highly recommend you discuss potential sources of funding with your supervisor first, so they can advise on your suitability and make sure you meet nomination deadlines.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.

To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our programmes address.

• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Careers

Our postgraduate research programmes in civil engineering and management offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field.

Drawing on our expertise in structural engineering, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, hydraulic and fluid dynamics, material behaviour, computational modelling and dynamics of structures, we deliver world leading and industry relevant research and solutions.

Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability in a diverse sector of civil engineering.