MSc Civil Engineering at Swansea University

Programme overview

An accredited master's deepening engineering understanding across water, transportation, geotechnics, structures and sustainability, alongside the management of engineering teams and projects. A dissertation develops research skills and can be linked to an industrial placement through the Year in Industry option.

Faculty: Science and Engineering | Department: School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with a Year in Industry | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Structural Design and Strategic Engineering Management, Engineering Business Management, Transportation Engineering Design, Sustainable and Societal Engineering and a 60-credit dissertation, with options such as Advanced Finite Element Simulation, Flood Risk Engineering and Design, and Water and Coastal Engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates are positioned for roles such as consulting civil engineer, contracting civil engineer, project manager and highways or transportation engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a first or second class honours degree in Civil Engineering or a similar relevant engineering or science discipline. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or another approved English test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,100 a year (2026/27). MSc, 1-year full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,500 a year (2026/27). MSc, 1-year full-time. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with a Year in Industry

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