Sustainable Civil Engineering MSc at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Shape the future of infrastructure with Sustainable Civil Engineering MSc. Explore asset management, climate-responsive design, net-zero targets, and circular economy strategies to develop resilient, low-carbon infrastructures. This hands-on course blends laboratory work, field investigations, and industry collaboration to build in-demand skills in sustainable civil engineering.

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

What you will study

Core modules: Structural Integrity and Historical Engineering, Geotechnical Instabilities, Sustainable Development for Engineering Practitioners, Research Methods, Research Project, Wind, Photovoltaic and Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Sensing and Monitoring for Civil Engineering Assets.

Career pathways

This course aims to prepare you for a successful career in sustainable civil engineering. You’ll gain hands-on experience through labs, fieldwork, and live projects that reflect industry demands.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in civil, structural, environmental engineering or a relevant subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,565 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full UK course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full international course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year Full Time

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DTFSVE6&code2=0002

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