MSc Civil Engineering at University of Birmingham

If you want to design the cities of the future, this Civil Engineering MSc course is for you. You’ll develop in-demand knowledge and skills, leading to a qualification that is respected by employers the world over. Learn how to tackle complex engineering problems with sustainable solutions across a range of diverse projects.

Department: Civil Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is made up of a total of 180 credits, 120 of which are from taught modules. A research project forms the basis of the remaining 60 credits. Modules include Advanced Project, Engineering Production and Risk Management in Construction, Geotechnical Engineering 3, Ground Investigation, Structural Engineering 3, Sustainable Construction, Wind Engineering and Bluff Body Aerodynamics.

Career pathways

Begin or resume a career in civil engineering design consultancies, general management/engineering consultancies, civil engineering contractors, construction and structural engineering companies. you'll also be one step closer to being accredited Chartered Engineer upon graduating (CEng). Our MSc Civil Engineering graduates are making an impact across a wide range of sectors such as Civil Engineering, Executive Office, Management Consulting and Mechanical Engineering.

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