MSc Civil Engineering at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An accredited MSc (ICE, IStructE, CIHT/IHE and REI) training engineers in carbon-efficient, climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable management of natural resources. It includes an industry-led group design project and the option of an industry co-supervised dissertation.

Department: Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 or 36 months part-time (September start only) | Intake: January and September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students choose a generalist option, with seven optional modules from over 25, or a sustainable pathway with industry (for civil engineering graduates), such as Sustainable Structural & Geotechnical Infrastructure. Core content includes net zero and sustainable development modules, an industry-led group design project and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates enter engineering consultancies, contracting, utilities and local authorities, and large companies in oil and gas, mining, power generation, renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first or upper second-class Honours degree from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in any civil engineering discipline; degrees in environmental engineering, maths, physics and mechanical engineering may also be considered. Lower classifications may be considered with strength elsewhere (relevant work experience, excellent final project, strong reference or application statement). A Pre-Masters Preparation Course is available for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 31,900 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: January and September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 or 36 months part-time (September start only)

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