MSc Civil Engineering at Durham University

The MSc in Civil Engineering gives you a thorough preparation for securing rewarding work where you can make a difference in sectors as diverse as construction, business, management and finance. The MSc in Civil Engineering offers you an opportunity to gain the knowledge and experience to create a professional and rewarding career within a diverse range of sectors, including construction, business, management and finance and, at the same time, help to make positive changes in the world. We aim to take on key global challenges, such as the sustainability and resilience that support the infrastructure of economies and the societies within them.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The modules will introduce you to key civil engineering topics, including structures and structural design, hydrology and water resources, advanced geotechnical engineering and highways engineering while the design element will teach you how to apply the appropriate design standards and numerical analysis tools to carry out structural design. Compulsory modules include Research and Development Project, Civil Design Project, Hydrology and Water Resources, Planning and Contract Law, Structural Design, Structures.

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