Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Sheffield offers a Civil Engineering and Project Management MSc program, which is academically rigorous and multidisciplinary. This course aims to build technical civil engineering expertise and management skills, empowering students to manage sustainable and complex construction projects.

Course Description

The program integrates a strong technical background with the fundamentals of construction management, focusing on the civil and structural engineering profession. Students will develop communication and negotiation skills, explore management and business practices, and learn to address challenges facing modern construction practices. The course also covers designing with minimal environmental impact and investigates methods to make the built environment more resilient and sustainable.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Modules

A selection of modules is available each year, including:

• Research and Professional Skills
• Engineering within Planetary Capacity
• Civil Engineering Project Management
• Advanced Engineering Research Study
• Advanced Geotechnics
• Innovations in Construction Materials and Technologies
• Climate Resilient Water Infrastructure Design
• Regenerative Design Project
• Managing Design and Construction
• Advanced Concrete Design for Net-Zero
• Sustainable Steel and Hybrid Structures
• Urban Stormwater Management

Duration and Attendance

The program is 1 year full-time.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods include tutorials, lectures, group project work, virtual learning environments, and individual research. Assessments comprise formal examinations, coursework, and research projects.

School

The program is offered by the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, which is based in the Grade 2 listed Sir Frederick Mappin Building and the 1885 Central Wing.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any engineering or science subject, with specific module requirements. International students must meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 with 6 in each component).

Fees and Funding

• Home (2026 annual fee): £13,660
• Overseas (2026 annual fee): £32,905 Scholarships are available, including a £3,000 tuition fee discount for overseas fee-paying students and up to £2,500 for Sheffield graduates.

Additional Information

The University of Sheffield is committed to providing a high-quality learning experience, with world-leading teaching facilities, including The Diamond and the iForge makerspace. The program is designed to support students in achieving their personal career goals, with a focus on employability and interdisciplinary learning.