Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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City Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

City Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Civil Engineering
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Civil engineers find creative ways to solve real-world problems by developing the physical infrastructure needed for society to exist – from bridges to houses, and from roads to hospitals and train stations. Our Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering brings together undergraduate and Masters-level course content and through it youll develop a comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and theory, alongside analytical, practical and engineering skills and ...Read more

Civil engineers find creative ways to solve real-world problems by developing the physical infrastructure needed for society to exist – from bridges to houses, and from roads to hospitals and train stations. Our Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering brings together undergraduate and Masters-level course content and through it you'll develop a comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and theory, alongside analytical, practical and engineering skills and techniques.Course content will develop and enhance your knowledge and skills in architectural and building technology, sustainability in the built environment, health and safety, computer-aided design (CAD), hydraulics, ground engineering, structural engineering, and strategic and operational management in civil engineering. Creativity and innovation in engineering is also a key focus and you’ll gain a deeper understanding of engineering principles and practice.


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Professional Progression

| Successful completion of this course represents the most direct route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, fully satisfying the educational basis for qualification.-


Industry-Standard Facilities

| Experience hands-on learning with our specialist facilities and workshops, including dedicated concrete, materials, hydraulics, geotechnical labs and structural testing equipment.


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Top 2 Ranking

| NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).-


Graduate Outcomes

| 100% of MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Design and Construction sandwich students are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
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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Nayhan
02 Dec 24

It’s such a great experience having the university campus located in the city centre. People are so helpful and welcoming it made the whole experience very good. Everything is..Read more

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Johan
05 Dec 22

I love the fact that the Uni is close to the city centre. The library is opened 24/7 which is really great for important coursework. The student union is always available to spend..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Maths grade C)

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Maths grade C or equivalent)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Maths modules

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Maths grade C or equivalent

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including Maths grade C or equivalent).

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Maths modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Civil Engineering

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

Mathematics
78%
Physics
46%
Chemistry
19%
Geography
14%
Business Studies
12%
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Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons)
It’s such a great experience having the university campus located in the city centre. People are so helpful and welcoming it made the whole experience very good. Everything is...
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05 Dec 22
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I love the fact that the Uni is close to the city centre. The library is opened 24/7 which is really great for important coursework. The student union is always available to spend...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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