Civil Engineering MSc
University of West London
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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OverviewIf you are looking for a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering that provides a pathway for you to become a professional engineer in various fields of contemporary civil engineering, this course is for you.The course will advance your analytical skills, research knowledge and technical understanding and focus on the use of industrially relevant applications and IT skills in the main subject areas of civil engineering including:StructuresMaterialsGeotechnicsHydraulicsTransport ...Read more

Overview

If you are looking for a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering that provides a pathway for you to become a professional engineer in various fields of contemporary civil engineering, this course is for you.

The course will advance your analytical skills, research knowledge and technical understanding and focus on the use of industrially relevant applications and IT skills in the main subject areas of civil engineering including:

  • Structures
  • Materials
  • Geotechnics
  • Hydraulics
  • Transport infrastructure engineering
  • Construction management.

Our MSc Civil Engineering is based at the School of Computing and Engineering. You will be taught by staff with both industrial and academic experience, who will help you to develop your technical understanding and skills in both traditional and contemporary analysis and design as well as improve your knowledge in practical skills and current affairs in Civil Engineering.

Study & career progression

On graduation, you can choose to work within the public sector or seek exciting opportunities with private-sector engineering firms.

Alternatively, you may wish to specialise in an area that you are really passionate about and move onto a postgraduate research degree. The School of Computing and Engineering is research-based. We have 30 PhD students and staff with strong research backgrounds, all here to advise and guide you on your chosen career or study path.

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CUG Ranking
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58th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

My dad has promised us all a job if we get a good degree from UWL so all our job prospects are excellent dependant on how hard we work ourselves. The London night life is just..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

UWL has a great foreign reputation - I think having the London tag to it really helps. The facilities here are excellent and facilitate everything I need to do on my..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) in civil engineering or another engineering qualification at an equivalent level. We may also offer you a place based on a combination of an ordinary degree (e.g. BSc/BEng in engineering without honours) together with relevant experience from within the work environment.

Tuition fees

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£9,750 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,250 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,250 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
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.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
My dad has promised us all a job if we get a good degree from UWL so all our job prospects are excellent dependant on how hard we work ourselves. The London night life is just...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
UWL has a great foreign reputation - I think having the London tag to it really helps. The facilities here are excellent and facilitate everything I need to do on my...
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University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and...

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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing Greater London W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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