Sustainable Civil Engineering (with Advanced Practice) 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: 2 years Full Time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Structural Integrity and Historical Engineering, Geotechnical Instabilities, Sustainable Development for Engineering Practitioners, Research Methods, Wind, Photovoltaic and Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Sensing and Monitoring for Civil Engineering Assets; Year 2 core modules: Advanced Practice Semester, Research Project.

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: Additional Requirements. International applicants (apart from exempt nationalities) will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course. Without this certificate, a visa application will be refused. Please visit: for more information. 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 14,565 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full UK course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full international course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years 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=DTSSVA6&code2=0002

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