Civil and Structural Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Manchester
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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16-SEP-24

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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16-SEP-24

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Civil engineering at Manchester enables you to lay the right foundation for a career in civil engineering with this four-year course that leads to a Master of Engineering qualification (MEng) in Civil and Structural Engineering. During the first two years, the course is broad-based and you will study topics such as structural analysis, hydraulics, geotechnics, construction materials, engineering design, project management and mathematics. In later years, you have considerable flexibility to ...Read more

Civil engineering at Manchester enables you to lay the right foundation for a career in civil engineering with this four-year course that leads to a Master of Engineering qualification (MEng) in Civil and Structural Engineering. During the first two years, the course is broad-based and you will study topics such as structural analysis, hydraulics, geotechnics, construction materials, engineering design, project management and mathematics. In later years, you have considerable flexibility to steer your degree towards your interests by taking optional subjects such as renewable energy systems, fire engineering, earthquake engineering and computational hydraulics. In year 3, you will undertake an individual research project on an emerging topic in civil engineering and, in year 4, you undertake an industry-supervised group design project and units on advanced structural analysis and design.This degree will equip you to enter the civil engineering professions and fully satisfies the educational base for becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).You will also benefit from our welcoming community, where you can join some of the Department's various student societies, such as The University of Manchester Civil Engineering Society, to meet like-minded people, make new friends and explore all things civil engineering.

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WUSCA ranking
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61/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
19th
Civil Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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95%
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Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AAA including Mathematics and Physics and one other subject.We are willing to consider applicants without Physics if they have studied Further Mathematics, applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your academic background.If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.Typical Contextual Offer: AAB including Mathematics and Physics and one other subject.We are willing to consider applicants without Physics if they have studied Further Mathematics, applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your academic background.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers with grades AAB, including Mathematics and Physics.OrTwo Advanced Highers with grades AB in Mathematics and Physics and two Highers with grades AA in additional subjects.English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers with grades AAB, including Mathematics and Physics.OrTwo Advanced Highers with grades AB in Mathematics and Physics and two Highers with grades AA in additional subjects.English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.The specific course requirements are 45 graded credits at Level 3 with a minimum of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit. You should have Distinction in Mathematics and Physics modules. We may request a copy of your modules.In addition we also require A-level Mathematics at grade A.

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

D3, D3, D3 in principal subjects including Mathematics and Physics.We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken.The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.

36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics and one other subject.We accept Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation.

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grade D plus A-level Mathematics and Physics at grade A.

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DDD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grade D plus A-level Mathematics and Physics at grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grade D plus A-level Mathematics and Physics at grade A.

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DDD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grade M plus A-level Mathematics and Physics at grade A.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and consider this alongside two A-levels or equivalent.We require grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus A-level Mathematics and Physics at grade A.

Popular A-level subjects

Civil Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
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Physics
74%
Chemistry
52%
Biology
24%
Further Mathematics
17%
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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£32,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£32,500 per year

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