MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Nuclear Science) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Nuclear Science) is a four-year integrated masters in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Plymouth. It follows the civil engineering curriculum and adds a final-year module developed with Babcock International and the Ministry of Defence that introduces the nuclear sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 4 years full-time (integrated masters) | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover engineering science, mathematics, mechanics and structures, materials, design, civil engineering practice, geotechnics, hydraulic and coastal engineering and construction management. Year 3 covers Geotechnical Engineering 2, Water Engineering, Structural Analysis and Design 2, Structural Engineering Design and an Individual Project. The final year covers Project Management and Professional Practice, Advanced Geotechnical Engineering, Flood Risk and Modelling, Going Nuclear: Nuclear Applications for Science and Engineering, Sustainable Engineering Scheme Design and Advanced Structural Engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates work in a wide variety of civil engineering roles across the public and private sectors in the UK and overseas, with many in professional or managerial roles six months after graduation. An optional paid placement year is available.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS points. A levels: 120 points to include grade C in Mathematics and grade E in a second relevant subject (for example Applied ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design). BTEC qualifications are not accepted for MEng on their own and may be considered with additional qualifications or experience. International Baccalaureate: 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths and 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 points including H3 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. SQA Advanced Higher: 120 points including grade B in Maths and a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. Access to HE Diploma not accepted for MEng unless the applicant has additional qualifications or experience. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (listening, reading, speaking, writing) at the University's standard undergraduate level; other accepted tests and country qualifications are listed by the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year; UK students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year; international students Source

Duration: 4 years

Engineering