MSc Civil Engineering at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Build on your knowledge & understanding of civil engineering to postgraduate level. Graduates frequently work as environmental consultants or in construction. Work toward Chartered Engineer status with an accredited Master's that helps you become a critically reflective practitioner in civil engineering.

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 16 months full-time (January start); 2 years part-time (September start); 28 months part-time (January start) | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Independent Project; Advanced Engineering Science; Tools, Techniques and Processes of Project Management; Environmental Management; Professional Development; Advanced Geotechnics; Advanced Structural Analysis and Design; Civil Engineering Design Project; Climate Change and Decarbonisation.

Career pathways

You'll graduate with a strong understanding of the theory and practice of civil engineering. You'll be confident that your learning is up to date with industry practice, thanks to the regular input of our Industrial Advisory Committee, which invites alumni and other senior engineering executives to influence the content of our course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject, or equivalent industrial and work experience and/or qualification. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.0 (or equivalent) with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £11,200, subject to annual increase Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £19,200, subject to annual increase Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 16 months full-time (January start); 2 years part-time (Septembe

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-civil-engineering

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