Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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**Why study Civil and Environmental Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?**- Part of the MEng Civil Engineering suite of programmes- Excellent links with industry plus the opportunity to undertake a years paid placement- 6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities- Stepping stone to a varied career with UK and overseas employment opportunities - LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)- LJMU ranked ...Read more


Why study Civil and Environmental Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?

- Part of the MEng Civil Engineering suite of programmes- Excellent links with industry plus the opportunity to undertake a year's paid placement- 6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities- Stepping stone to a varied career with UK and overseas employment opportunities - LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)- LJMU ranked 16th in the UK for construction, surveying and planning courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - LJMU ranked 8th university in the UK for building degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)


About your course

The MEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering is taught by research-active experts with extensive links within the civil engineering industry. Plus you will graduate with a Masters-level qualification and enhanced career prospects.Civil and environmental engineers design, plan and manage civil and environmental projects from concept to realisation, considering the environmental and economic impacts. They need to be competent technically, practical in outlook and capable of giving professional advice on a variety of subjects ranging from design to construction and site management.The MEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering gives you plenty of opportunities to apply your studies to real world situations. The degree is supported by employers from industry who provide case studies and suggestions for projects and the year-long work placement should you take this option.The MEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering is an integrated master's degree. This means that it combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course.


What are the benefits of completing an MEng degree?

- You will graduate with a Masters level degree without having to apply for an MSc course- You will gain a depth of specialist knowledge and experience highly sought after by employers- You will be able to undertake the Initial Professional Development (on-the-job training) required to become a Chartered Engineer as soon as you graduate- You will enjoy excellent career prospects and expect to command higher salaries than graduates with a BEng


What financial support is available to MEng students?

You will be eligible to apply for the same financial support as other undergraduates for the duration of your MEng. This includes student loans to cover your tuition fees and living expenses plus means-tested grants and bursaries. This financial support is not available to students who enrol on an MSc degree after completing a BEng programme.


Why study civil engineering at LJMU?

LJMUs civil engineering programmes are delivered by the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, one of the UKs leading research schools for built environment and sustainability research. The University is also ranked in the top 15 higher education institutions working in this field.This research directly informs all of LJMUs civil engineering programmes, so you can be confident that your studies will reflect ongoing developments and innovation in this exciting field.The School's programmes are designed to develop innovative and creative professionals equipped to react to the challenges of the modern global built environment.Furthermore, extensive links with professional bodies and industry mean you will enjoy a wide range of opportunities for work-placements, professional skills development and networking with potential employers. That's why our students enjoy excellent career prospects after they graduate.


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CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
81st
Civil Engineering
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
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95%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

128 - 136 Grades / Points required

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.

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Civil Engineering

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15%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,250 per year

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Students from International

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£18250 Per year

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a pioneering, modern civic university....

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