MSc Civil Engineering at Newcastle University

This programme combines advanced engineering knowledge with practical experience. You'll design sustainable and resilient infrastructure to build a future-focused career. This master’s programme blends hands-on learning with advanced engineering theory.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll also have the flexibility to specialise in an area aligned to your career aspirations. Your choice of optional modules will depend on your specialist stream: structural, geotechnical, or water resources engineering. Compulsory modules include: Construction Project Management and Digital Engineering, MSc Project and Dissertation, Data Analysis and Geographic Information Systems, Industry, Sustainable Systems and Professionalism, Advanced Modelling for Civil Engineering.

Career pathways

This course supports a route into PhD-level study in civil engineering and related fields. You’ll have the skills to work in diverse areas, including infrastructure, construction, water resources, consultancy, and engineering finance. Graduate roles and employers include: Further study; Careers; Civil or Structural Engineer; Infrastructure Consultant; Project or Design Engineer; Engineering management roles; Graduate destinations; Cundall; Arup; AtkinsRéalis.

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