Civil Engineering (with placement year) MEng (Hons)
Loughborough University
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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30-SEP-24

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

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30-SEP-24

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Civil engineers tackle some of the greatest challenges in contemporary society by designing and building structures and infrastructure for an increasingly urbanised global population in an ever-changing environment.Our Civil Engineering MEng course involves extensive design work linked to real-life engineering problems, allowing you to develop important professional skills such as teamwork, presenting, project management and report writing. These skills, combined with your specific technical ...Read more

Civil engineers tackle some of the greatest challenges in contemporary society by designing and building structures and infrastructure for an increasingly urbanised global population in an ever-changing environment.Our Civil Engineering MEng course involves extensive design work linked to real-life engineering problems, allowing you to develop important professional skills such as teamwork, presenting, project management and report writing. These skills, combined with your specific technical expertise and critical thinking, will enable you to pursue a career as a professional civil engineer or choose from a wide range of other career options.When you graduate, you are likely to be part of a team working on the planning, design, building and maintenance of infrastructure systems such as bridges, roads, railways and a variety of buildings such as skyscrapers, airports, hospitals or sports stadia worldwide. This requires an understanding and appreciation of the various people and processes that contribute to the construction cycle, that you can only acquire by studying in an integrated School such as ours.All our teaching is delivered by inspirational academics with excellent expertise in their research field. By studying with us, you enter a stimulating, diverse and interactive environment from day one. We also bring in leading speakers from industry to enrich the learning experience with real-life engineering challenges.


What's the difference between MEng and BEng?

The MEng course fully meets the educational requirements of becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The BEng course meets the educational requirement of becoming an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meets the requirements of the route to becoming a Chartered Engineer. The BEng course requires further study after graduation, either via an MSc or approved learning to meet the CEng requirements.Students on the Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) degree may transfer to the Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) degree at the end of year 2, subject to satisfactory performance.The BEng and MEng courses are essentially very similar, with the MEng having the addition of an integrated master's year. The MEng year means you have an extra year to study advanced topics in civil engineering analysis, design and management. You may also choose some specialist optional modules and undertake further group projects based on the needs of the industry.

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9/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
7th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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100%
Average salary
Average salary
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Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Isaac
12 Dec 23

The best thing about the uni is the facilities and the atmosphere because it feels very friendly and close-knitted. The worst thing is that there is not really that much to do in..Read more

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Josh
06 Dec 23

The facilities are well up to date and provide hands on experience which will be useful in industry...Read more

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

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:

35 Grades / Points required

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

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

T Level:

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

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AAB including Maths and preferably a second science

AB including Maths plus Highers at majority A and B grades

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

GCSE English Language Grade 4/C

35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths and preferably a second science at HL

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma DD in a relevant subject plus A Level Maths at grade A.Preferred subjects: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Construction and the Built Environment, or Applied Science or Physical Science.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D plus grades AB in A Level Maths and a Science.Preferred subjects: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Construction and the Built Environment, or Applied Science or Physical Science.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A Level Maths at grade A.Preferred subjects: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Construction and the Built Environment, or Applied Science or Physical Science.

For 2024 entry, the following T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Popular A-level subjects

Civil Engineering

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

Mathematics
83%
Physics
62%
Geography
22%
Chemistry
22%
Economics
15%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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£27,250 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.

£27,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Civil Engineering (General) reviews

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I
Isaac
12 Dec 23
Civil Engineering (with placement year) MEng (Hons)
The best thing about the uni is the facilities and the atmosphere because it feels very friendly and close-knitted. The worst thing is that there is not really that much to do in...
Read more
J
Josh
06 Dec 23
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
The facilities are well up to date and provide hands on experience which will be useful in industry....
Read more
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