MEng Civil Engineering (Enterprise) at University of Manchester

Prepare for your future with an invaluable balance of both civil engineering and business modules, a truly sought-after skillset in industry. Benefit from our 200-year history of innovation, here at the first English university to offer an engineering degree. Stand out to employers at the number-one most sought-after university by Top Graduate Employers (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2026).

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Management  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During the first two years, the course is broad-based and covers topics such as structural analysis, hydraulics, geotechnics, construction materials, engineering design, project management, and mathematics. In later years, you have considerable flexibility to steer your degree towards your interests by taking optional subjects such as renewable energy systems, fire engineering, earthquake engineering, and computational hydraulics. Year 1 compulsory units include Hydraulics 1, Materials 1 (Civil), Geotechnics 1, Design 1 (Civil), Mechanics (Civil), Tools for Civil Engineers.

Career pathways

As the most targeted university by Top Graduate Employers (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2026), here you will be equipped with the sought-after skills, close industry links, and world-class education set to give you a headstart. Fully satisfying the Educational Base for Chartered Engineer Status (CEng), you can enjoy a new world of opportunities upon graduation.

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