Civil Engineering (MSc)
Cardiff University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

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This established course offers the knowledge and expertise necessary for a career across a broad spectrum of civil engineering. The MSc in Civil Engineering aims to build on the knowledge and skills that you have obtained as an undergraduate and to help prepare you for a career as a consulting civil engineer across the broad spectrum of the professional discipline. The overall aim of this well-established course is to provide a sound scientific, technical and commercial understanding of civil ...Read more

This established course offers the knowledge and expertise necessary for a career across a broad spectrum of civil engineering. The MSc in Civil Engineering aims to build on the knowledge and skills that you have obtained as an undergraduate and to help prepare you for a career as a consulting civil engineer across the broad spectrum of the professional discipline. The overall aim of this well-established course is to provide a sound scientific, technical and commercial understanding of civil engineering issues and practice. You will be introduced to the broad nature of civil engineering through the integration of knowledge from structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and water engineering. The course will also provide training in engineering research methods and will develop a range of related transferable skills. You will also develop an appreciation of the principles and activities involved in the day-to-day management of engineering business units, typical of those within which civil engineering is practised.

Graduates of this course will be able to work as professional and highly proficient engineers with the skills and expertise necessary to work in a range of careers across the field of civil engineering.

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WUSCA ranking:
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15/91
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20th
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22nd
What students say
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Rhiannon
03 Mar 26

The engineering building can be a bit far, but it's literally in town, so I guess it makes up for..Read more

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Karimkhan
02 Mar 26

Strong teaching staff and intelligent community..Read more

Entry requirements

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant degree subject such as architectural, civil or structural engineering, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.

Tuition fees

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£12,200 per year

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£30,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£30,700 per year

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

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Living cost -The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is 1023 per month. The fee mentioned is for 2025 entry.

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Latest Civil Engineering reviews

Civil Engineering
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R
Rhiannon
03 Mar 26
Civil Engineering (Year in Industry) - MEng (Hons)
The engineering building can be a bit far, but it's literally in town, so I guess it makes up for...
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Karimkhan
02 Mar 26
Civil Engineering (MSc)
Strong teaching staff and intelligent community...
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Cardiff University
Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cathays  0.1 miles away
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