MEng Civil Engineering at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Civil engineers are involved in the essential infrastructure that surrounds us, from designing roads to keep us moving safely and efficiently to safeguarding public health by developing systems to treat and manage waste water. Our Civil Engineering MEng degree will help you develop strong leadership skills and detailed scientific knowledge to prepare you for a career as a highly skilled civil engineer.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering | Department: Civil Engineering | Duration: full-time: 4 years; with placement year: 5 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated master) (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year you will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering. You will also undertake a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge. This module covers basic material science relating to construction materials such as timber, steel, concrete, masonry, polymers and bituminous materials. You will develop an understanding of commonly used construction materials, and the ability to evaluate the performance of different materials and to identify a variety of failure types. You will have the opportunity to test some of the main properties of basic construction materials through laboratory sessions. Modules include Construction Materials, Mathematics for Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Practice, Land and Construction Surveying, Structural and Stress Analysis, Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics, Construction Methods and Technology, Structural Analysis, Concrete Technology and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Computational Mechanics.

Career pathways

A Civil Engineering degree from Brighton equips you with practical skills and professional insight, preparing you for diverse roles across the civil engineering spectrum. Our Civil Engineering MEng degree equips you with advanced technical expertise, practical experience and professional competencies that employers value.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels AAA–BBB. Maths, or its equivalent, is normally a requirement for entry. BTEC Extended Diploma DDD–DMM. Should include at least an M in further maths. International Baccalaureate 30 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Higher level subjects to include maths at grade 5. UCAS tariff 120–144 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Engineering or science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above with overall distinction profile. Must achieve level 3 maths with distinction. Foundation degree/HND International foundation may be considered. HND may be considered for year 2 entry. We also offer Civil Engineering MEng with integrated foundation year which provides an extra year of study at foundation level if you don’t have the academic qualifications or experience needed for entry to this course. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 4 years; with placement year: 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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