MSc Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University

The MSc Civil Engineering combines technical and management-based modules covering civil engineering infrastructure, structural and construction management aspects, and complex environmental problems affecting construction projects. It emphasises sustainability, design innovation, climate change and economic efficiency. It is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators as meeting the Further Learning requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration for candidates with a partially accredited first degree. It is taught on City Campus, full-time or part-time.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment  |  Department: Civil Engineering  |  Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time or as CPD  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight taught modules (180 credits) comprising seven core modules and one optional module chosen from four, plus a research project/dissertation. Core modules include Current Practices in Civil Engineering, Advanced Structural Engineering, Sustainable Transport Planning and Engineering, Managing Organisations and Projects in Civil Engineering, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Advanced Construction Materials, and Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigation and Design. Options include Advanced Hydraulics and Hydrology, Finite Element Analysis, Condition Assessment and Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructures, and Analysis and Design of Specialised Infrastructure.

Career pathways

Graduates work in senior positions in consulting and contracting organisations in the construction industry; some continue to PhD study.

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