Program Overview

Civil Engineering MEng Honours

The Civil Engineering MEng Honours is a 4-year Integrated Master’s programme designed to equip students with the skills to shape a more sustainable future. This degree provides a direct path to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Course Overview

This four-year Master’s degree equips students for a rewarding career as a professional civil engineer, developing real-world infrastructure. Students will tackle global challenges like climate change, low-carbon targets, and resource scarcity with sustainable engineering solutions.

Quality and Ranking

• 20th in the UK – The Guardian University Guide 2026 (Civil Engineering category)
• Global Top 140 University – QS World University Rankings 2026
• Top 150 for Engineering - Civil and Structural – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• Top 145 for Engineering and Technology – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• 42% of research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
• Global Top 160 University – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

Professional Accreditation and Recognition

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Modules and Learning

The information below is intended to provide an example of what students will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and students will complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.

Stage 1

• Engineering Mathematics I
• Electrical and Magnetic Systems
• Electronics and Sensors
• Thermofluid Mechanics
• Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials
• Mechanics I
• Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python)
• Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism

Stage 2

• Statistics and Numerical Methods for Civil Engineers
• Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 2
• Construction Management
• Water Treatment Engineering for the 21st Century
• Environmental Systems and Quantification
• Geotechnics
• Design of Building Elements
• Land Traffic and Highways
• Hydraulics
• Engineering Surveying
• Engineering Mechanics: Statics

Stage 3

• Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 3
• Engineering Ethics and Sustainability
• Sustainable Engineering Systems Design Project
• The Data-Centric Urban Environment
• Foundation Design
• Exploring the Ground: Investigating and improving our terrestrial environment
• Design of Building Systems
• Design of Transport Infrastructure
• Hydrosystems Engineering
• Spatial Data Engineering and BIM

Stage 4

• Public Policy: Infrastructure and Climate Change
• Digital Engineering and Analytics
• Construction Project Management
• Investigative Research Project
• Optional Modules:
  • Global Engineering
  • Bridge to Industry
  • Solid Waste and Resource Management
  • Environmental Engineering in Low and Middle Income Countries
  • Air Pollution
  • Remediation Technologies for Contaminated Environments
  • Geotechnical investigation, modelling and design
  • Structural and Geotechnical Finite Element Analysis
  • Traffic Flow and Control
  • Connected, Automated & Intelligent Transport Systems
  • Technologies for Future Mobility
  • Human Systems Engineering for Transport
  • Climate Change: Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation
  • State of the Art Modelling in Hydraulics
  • Modelling and Forecasting of Floods
  • Hydrosystems Modelling and Management
  • Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering

Teaching and Assessment

Students will learn through lectures, practical work, site visits, individual study, group work, and presentations. Assessment methods include written exams, practical exams, coursework, and projects.

Skills and Experience

The programme develops practical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Students will carry out practical work in specialist labs and have access to industry-standard equipment and digital tools.

Opportunities

• Study abroad option
• Work placement
• Industry links with regional partners and industry leaders
• Access to cutting-edge research and world-class facilities

Facilities and Environment

Civil Engineering is taught at the city-centre campus in the Cassie Building, part of the integrated School of Engineering. Students will have access to world-class facilities, including:

• Heavy Structures Lab
• Geotechnical and Materials Labs
• Novak Hydraulic Lab
• Makerspace for prototyping and innovation
• High-performance computing systems
• Analytical and bio-labs
• National Green Infrastructure Facility
• BE:WISE – Europe’s largest wastewater treatment research facility
• Urban Observatory – monitoring 50+ types of city-wide data
• Millennium Laboratory
• Merz Court Pilot Plant
• Electronics Teaching Lab
• Clean-Room Microfabrication Lab

Your Future

Recent graduates have secured roles such as graduate structural engineer, chartered engineer, and graduate engineer with companies like BT Bell Consulting Engineers, Cundall, Arup, AtkinsRéalis, and environmental agencies.

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: AAB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6
• Other qualifications: Select your qualification to view specific requirements

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

• Home students: Tuition fees for academic year 2026 have not yet been confirmed
• International students: £30,700 (Year 1)
• Scholarships: Available for UK, EU, and international students

Open Days and Events

• UK open days: Explore the campus, find out about the city, and discover what students think about studying at Newcastle
• Worldwide events: Meet with students interested in studying at Newcastle University
• Online events: Visit the events calendar for the latest virtual events

How to Apply

Apply through UCAS using the online application system. International students can also apply through an agent.