Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Sheffield offers a comprehensive Civil and Structural Engineering MEng program, designed to equip students with advanced technical and multidisciplinary design skills in the principles behind civil and structural engineering.

Course Description

The program focuses on the core disciplines of structures, water engineering, and geotechnics, with the second half of the course emphasizing more specialized and advanced structural engineering modules. Students will engage in project-based learning, working on real-world built-environment problems to address complex challenges of engineering a low-carbon future.

Modules

The course structure includes:

• First year: Core modules such as Structural Mechanics, Mathematics and Python Programming, Hydraulic Principles and Flow in Pipes, Strength of Materials and Structures, Design Project 1: Make and Break, and Design Project 2: Sustainable Buildings.
• Second year: Example core modules include Geotechnical Engineering, Mathematics and Applications, Structural Analysis, Water Engineering, and Design Projects.
• Third year: Example core modules include Advanced Structural Design and Appraisal, Environmental Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, and Research Project.
• Fourth year: In addition to core modules, students have a wide selection of specialist optional modules, depending on their chosen specialism.

Learning and Assessment

The program employs various learning and teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, practical activities, design classes, coursework assignments, and individual investigative projects. Assessment is based on a mix of examinations, coursework assignments, online tests, reports, group projects, presentations, design work, and dissertations.

Entry Requirements

The standard offer for this course is AAA at A Level, including Maths, with alternative offers for students with different qualifications. English language requirements include GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or an equivalent qualification.

Graduate Careers

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including the built environment, sustainability, and improving the environment. Recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as AECOM, Arup, Atkins, Buro Happold, Eastwood & Partners, and Kier.

Department

The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering is ranked 1st in the Russell Group for teaching on the course and learning resources, and 5th in the UK for civil engineering. The department has a strong research focus, with 96% of its research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

University Rankings

The University of Sheffield is a world top-100 university, ranked 92nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is also the University of the Year for Student Experience and has a number one Students' Union in the UK.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the program are £9,535 for home students and £30,570 for overseas students. The university offers various scholarships and bursaries to support students, including a £2,500 per year scholarship for international students.

Placements and Study Abroad

Students have the opportunity to add an optional placement year to their course, converting the four-year course to a five-year Degree with Placement Year. The university also offers study abroad opportunities, with over 250 university partners worldwide.