MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at University of Southampton

Civil engineering is essential to the sustainable future development of society, from planning and construction, to water supply and coastal defence. This 4-year integrated master’s course goes beyond the 3-year degree with advanced modules and a master’s-level group design project. You’ll develop the skills to design and build creative solutions to challenges in the built environment, infrastructure and cities, and the management and teamwork skills needed to succeed in industry.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Civil engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll learn the fundamentals of the subject across all 4 years of your course. You'll also take design modules, where you'll apply your engineering knowledge. These modules, along with a major individual project in the third year, allow you to tailor your degree to suit your own interests or career plans.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical, manufacturing, transport. Careers directly related to the course include consulting civil engineer, contracting civil engineer, structural engineer, water engineer, geotechnical engineer, highways engineer, university lecturer, coastal engineer.

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