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

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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This programme concentrates on a range of analysis and design methods using the principal structural materials of reinforced concrete, steel, timber and masonry. It covers both the theoretical background and the design implications of structural engineering and shares the same modules as the Civil Engineering BEng (H200) during the first three years. There is an emphasis on advanced analysis and design and you will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art commercial design software.This ...Read more

This programme concentrates on a range of analysis and design methods using the principal structural materials of reinforced concrete, steel, timber and masonry. It covers both the theoretical background and the design implications of structural engineering and shares the same modules as the Civil Engineering BEng (H200) during the first three years. There is an emphasis on advanced analysis and design and you will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art commercial design software.This MENG programme is accredited by the following:The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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11/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
Civil Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

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

D*D* 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):

D*DD Grades / Points required

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

B Grades / Points required

Including Mathematics. For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

Including Mathematics.

Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be AAA or AAB plus A in the EPQ.

35 including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics.

including H2 or above in Higher Level Mathematics. We also require a minimum of H6 in Higher English or O3 in Ordinary English.

D*D* in a relevant Diploma alongside A Level Mathematics grade B.

Accepted at Distinction* alongside 2 A Levels at BB (including Mathematics).

D*DD in acceptable BTEC, plus A in A level Maths

Acceptable at grade B, alongside 2 A Levels at grades AA (including Mathematics).

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
73%
Chemistry
33%
Geography
15%
Biology
15%
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