Introduction:

• This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and recognised as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.
• Benefit from our industry-standard facilities in our Maudslay building, right in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre, supported by our team of expert technicians.
• Be guided by expert academics with links to industry and significant experience of working in practice. Most staff teaching on the course are members of professional institutions relating to civil engineering and participate in industrial activities, consultancy or research.
• Extend your knowledge and experience by exploring related disciplines, such as energy, manufacturing. The course enables personal exploration in related areas of interest, helping you to align academic knowledge to your career aspirations.

Course accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of 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 as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). To hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration, candidates must also hold a Bachelor (Hons) degree that has been accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

What you’ll study

Our MSc Civil Engineering course concentrates on the civil engineering, structural and management aspects of construction, as well as complex sustainability and environmental problems affecting construction projects.

There is an embedded theme of sustainability and innovation in design and construction, taking into account economic efficiency. The course facilitates and supports dialogue and debate on critical issues related to global social responsibility within the wider sustainability agenda.

Course structure

The MSc Civil Engineering course is formed of seven core modules; three of which are shared with other courses in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment. This provides the opportunity for multi-disciplinary group work, which extends your knowledge and peer network. You'll also be able to choose a further one optional module – from four available – offering you the opportunity to focus on an area of particular interest.

In total, your eight taught modules will make up 180 credit points. The modules’ credit points are weighted based on the total time you can expect to spend studying the module content, both in terms of contact hours and non-contact hours.

Core module content

• Current Practices in Civil Engineering
• Advanced Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Transport Planning and Engineering
• Professional Practice and Procedure for Construction and Engineering Management
• Advanced Construction Materials
• Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigation and Design
• Research Project/Dissertation

Careers and employability

Mentoring and support

During your research project/dissertation, full-time students will be allocated an NTU supervisor, whilst part-time students will have the chance to be mentored by a nominated Employer Tutor alongside their NTU supervisor.  This will probably be a line manager who will be willing to act as a mentor to you during the course, supporting you throughout the course and specifically during the Research Project/Dissertation module. The Employer Tutor will also be a point of contact, and represent your employer to discuss your progress.

Your employability

Students from this course will graduate with improved professional and technical skills to operate at senior positions in the construction industry. Although this course does not offer a formal placement, all our courses are vocationally focused and benefit from strong links with industry. Graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of national and international organisations in senior positions in both the consulting and contracting fields.. Alternatively, some graduates have chosen to continue within the education sector and embarked on PhD studies.

94% of our MSc Civil Engineering postgraduates are in a ‘High Skilled’ role 15 months after finishing their degrees (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20).

* Scholarships available for international students.