Civil Engineering

Our MSc Civil Engineering course is developed from a mix of technical and management-based modules, aligning to current global issues relating to civil engineering. Your learning will focus on the civil engineering infrastructure and structural and management aspects of construction, as well as complex environmental problems affecting construction projects.

Grounded in professional, statutory and regulatory bodies’ requirements, your studies will emphasise critical issues related to sustainability, design innovation, climate change, global social responsibility and economic efficiency.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is suitable for professionals working in the broad civil engineering and construction industries, who aspire to senior management positions. Additionally, this course is suitable for BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons) undergraduate students in related subject areas, looking to progress to study a technical postgraduate programme. The skills and knowledge gained on this course opens up opportunities for application to senior technical and middle/senior management positions.

Key Features

Professional Accreditation | 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. See the JBM website for further information.

Expert Academic Staff | 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 and research, ensuring our course content allies with current industry practice.

Specialist Workshops and Facilities | 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.

Multidisciplinary Study | Extend your knowledge and experience by exploring related disciplines, such as energy, manufacturing. Our course structure enables personal exploration in related areas of interest, helping you to align your developing knowledge to your career aspirations.

Key Statistics

Top 2 Ranking | NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).

- Student satisfaction | 100% of MSc Civil Engineering FT students are satisfied with the quality of their course (PTES 2024).