MEng Civil Engineering at University of Surrey

Our BEng or MEng Civil Engineering degrees focus on the principles, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects including buildings, bridges, roads and water supply systems which shape and define the world we live in. You'll get to learn in internationally recognised facilities and research centres, have the opportunity to go on placement at a top company from industry, and Surrey has an excellent track record of civil engineering graduate employment.

Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time integrated masters (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027 (UCAS H209)  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our fully accredited civil engineering courses, you'll study modules drawing on Surrey’s outstanding expertise in areas such as water and environmental engineering, and advanced geotechnical engineering. You’ll learn through lectures, tutorials, practical challenges, industry speakers, site visits and field trips. Whether you choose a BEng or MEng civil engineering degree, you’ll study the same content for the first three years, before conducting a major third-year project on a topic of your choice. Year 1 core modules include Civil Engineering Practice, Engineering Geology and Geomechanics, Materials and Statics, Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics and Pipe Hydraulics, Structural Design 1, Integrated Design 1, Mathematics 2.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of companies including major consultancies and contractors.

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