About the programme

This programme addresses the needs of engineers engaged in the planning, design and construction of a variety of civil engineering works. Self-contained modules are organised around various areas of civil engineering. In each module, theory and design are studied together in order to solve practical problems. You will learn how to accurately analyse data, use various computer design packages and project manage. Your choice of modules and dissertation topic allow some specialisation.

Professional qualifications

The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators. See the full programme specification for details.

Programme structure

The programme can be taken either in a part-time mode by engineers employed in the UK, or in a full-time mode by overseas engineers. The full time PgDip and MSc are of one to one & half calendar year’s duration with enrolment on the programme possible either in September or February. For the part-time MSc there is a maximum duration of six years. Students require one-two 30 credit modules for the CPD short programmes, two modules for the PgCert, four modules for the PgDip and four modules plus a 60 credit Research Dissertation for the MSc.

Career opportunities

The degree will enhance your career prospects in a wide variety of civil engineering roles, and can help you to further your career if you are already working in the field.

Support

Students may approach staff for help with personal or academic problems either in person or by e-mail. A programme handbook provides all relevant information on the programme and the teaching resources. The research dissertation is carried out with the help of a web-based guidance notes and a project supervisor.

Admission

1. For the MSc, a BEng (Hons) minimum 2:2 or BSc(Hons) minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering
2. For the PgCert/Dip a BEng(Hons) minimum class 3 or BSc (Hons) minimum 2:2
3. Appropriate professional qualifications such as MICE or MIStructE
4. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Transfer from the PgDip to the MSc

Those students who are enrolled on the PgDip  can request to be transferred to the MSc provided they satisfy the following conditions.

Transfer from the PgDip programme to the MSc programme can be considered after the first two modules have been completed, provided they have been passed at the first opportunity with an average of 60%, or on completion of all 4 modules where the average of the two highest passed modules is 60% or above, however all 4 modules must be passed before being allowed to register for the dissertation.