MSc Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kingston University

Programme overview

Our Civil and Environmental Engineering MSc meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) degree. This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building. In addition, this course is fully compatible with the Government and Foresight Strategy on Sustainable Construction.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment | Department: Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Surveying | Duration: 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time / 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The hands-on course focuses on the challenges and opportunities for the concrete industry in meeting the demands of sustainability. It combines concrete technology, sustainable construction, earthquake engineering, fire assessment, geo-environmental engineering and construction management. Modules - core modules: Digital Technologies and Construction Modelling, Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety, Design of Concrete Structures, Dissertation and Research Project Development, Civil Engineering Group Design Project, Sustainable Construction Methods and Materials, Coastal and Flood Defence Systems. Professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

The market for sustainable construction management is continually evolving. Graduates from this programme will be prepared for senior technical and managerial positions in both private and governmental sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in either civil engineering or structural engineering. Candidates with suitable industrial experience will also be considered. Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time / 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFCNE1CNE99FD01&code2=0001

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