Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) at Northumbria University

From the delivery of energy systems and iconic structures to water storage and provision, civil engineers create the large-scale infrastructure that makes our daily lives possible. Our integrated masters degree is designed to create civil engineering graduates who can display professional judgement and in depth knowledge. You will leave this course equipped with the knowledge and understanding of classical core engineering principles and the ability to apply your skills creatively and responsibly to resolve real-world engineering problems.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics  |  Duration: 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (optional placement/sandwich year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Design and Materials, Land Surveying, Introduction to Mechanics & Structures, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Soil Mechanics, Introduction to Structural Design, Engineering Analytics; Year 2 core modules: Construction Project Management with BIM 1, Engineering Geology & Geotechnics, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Preparing for Placement, Further Mathematics; Year 4 core modules: Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Integrated Group Design Project, Civil Engineering Research Project, Structural Analysis and Modelling; Year 5 core modules: Infrastructure Engineering Design, Highway and Railway Engineering, Structural Integrity and Historical Engineering, Geotechnical Instabilities, Interdisciplinary Group Project, Sensing and Monitoring for Civil Engineering Assets.

Career pathways

Graduates will be able to work towards chartered Engineer status.

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