Program Overview
Apply through UCAS UCAS course code H220 UCAS institution code M20 Attend an open day Download our course brochure Discover more about our new Home of Engineering Master of Engineering (MEng) MEng Civil and Structural Engineering Pave the way for your future in built environment, one of the most sought-after and crucial sectors in ever our ever-changing world. Duration: 4 years Year of entry: 2026 UCAS course code: H220 / Institution code: M20 Key features: Scholarships available Field trips Accredited course Typical A-level offer : AAA including specific subjects Typical contextual A-level offer : AAB including specific subjects UK refugee/care-experienced offer : ABB including specific subjects Typical International Baccalaureate offer : 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements Full entry requirements How to apply Book an open day Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Register now Meet us Join us online or in person to learn more about the University and our courses. Learn more Discover more about our new Home of Engineering Learn about your subject of interest and what you'll experience as a student in that community. Discover more about our new Home of Engineering Discover Download our course brochure Get to know us better with our guide to studying your subject of choice.
Key Program Features
- Immersive On-Campus Experience: In-person seminars, laboratory sessions, and professional networking at The University of Manchester.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Engineering.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 48 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Career opportunities
The course stood out to me, as it was similar to architecture but more technical. The idea of being able to use my skills to help improve the lives of others, while also advocating for sustainability in the process, caught my eye as civil engineering impacts them on such a large scale. Bea Basa / MEng Civil Engineering Graduate, now Civil Engineer at Ferrovial Since graduating, I have worked for AECOM where I'm now a Principal Engineer. I also gained chartership from the Institution of Civil Engineers in 2016 which was a great achievement. Being a University of Manchester graduate definitely makes you stand out from other candidates! Jennie Harrison / MEng Civil Engineering Alumna, now Principal Engineer at AECOM Lay foundations for the future with MEng Civiland Structural Engineeringat The University of Manchester. As one of the few Universities Most Targeted by Graduate Employers (THE Graduate Market, 2024) , here you will be equipped with the sought-after skills, close industry links, and aworld-class education set to give you a headstart. Fully satisfying the Educational Base for Chartered Engineer Status (CEng), you can enjoy a new world of opportunities upon graduation. Previous graduate employers include: Arup Atkins AECOM Buro Happold Mott McDonald Network Rail And many more According to the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey (2021), the median salary for our Civil Engineering graduates is £29,600 in the first 15 months following graduation. During your time with us, your employment opportunities are continually boosted by career events and company visits organised by Engineering at Manchester. What's more, our award-winning University Careers Service is always on-hand to advise on career pathways, graduate jobs, internships, and postgraduate study.
Accrediting organisations
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council. After graduating your MEng (Hons), you will have achieved the Educational Base for Chartered Engineering Status (CEng) - the internationally recognised, highest professional qualification for engineers, which renders you eligible for the European Ingenieur (EUR ING). Therefore, you will have completed the first of three steps needed to achieve your CEng: Your Educational Base (MEng, BEng with MSc) Initial Professional Development Professional Review for further information about accreditations See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.
Associated organisations
As a Civil and StructuralEngineering student at The University of Manchester, we encourage you to become a member of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and Institution of Structural Engineers.
Program Curriculum
Course overview
Join 200 years of innovation at the first English university to offer an engineering degree Study at a Top Six University for Civil Engineering (QS World Rankings, 2025), with core subjects structural, fluid and soil mechanics, and specialisms which address today's key issues like climate change Stand out to employers at one of the Most Sought-After Universities by Top Graduate Employers (THE Graduate Market, 2024) Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, our MEng courses complete your full educational base for Chartered Engineer Status Gain a broad understanding of the economic, social, ethical, and environmental contexts relevant to becoming a professional engineer Get hands-on with our facilities, including wave flumes, geotechnics centrifuge, materials testing, 3D laser scanners for surveying, and within our state-of-the-art Engineering and Materials Building Loading Study Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester
A study experience that makes a difference
We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities. Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible. Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab. Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Explore how you'll make your mark Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals , so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet. You will explore the following goals in your course: Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Open days
The University regularly holds undergraduate open days where you have the opportunity to find out more about our courses, the support we offer, and see our facilities. Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is like. Find out more about our upcoming open days .
Contact details Department Department of Civil Engineering and Management Contact name Undergraduate Admissions Team Telephone +44 (0)161 275 8200 Email ug.mae.ce@manchester.ac.uk Website https://www.manchester.ac.uk/cem/ School/Faculty overview The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas. Civil Engineering
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
A-level
AAA including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. We are willing to consider applicants without Physics if they have studied Further Mathematics; applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your academic background. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below
Duration of A-level study
Your application will be considered against the standard selection process of your chosen course if you either: a) Sat your examinations early; or b) Followed an accelerated curriculum and spent three years studying A Levels where the examinations were taken over two years. If you are studying an advanced curriculum where the examinations are spread over three years, consideration for an offer will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor for that subject.
A-level contextual offer
AAB including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. We are willing to consider applicants without Physics if they have studied Further Mathematics; applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your academic background. For further information and to check eligibility, visit our contextual admissions page.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500/year (international)
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are subject to the Government fee cap , which the Government has announced will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year and £10,050 for the 2027/28 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). The Government has also announced that the fee cap will then increase on an annual basis to reflect inflation (i.e. increasing costs), and the tuition fee home students pay in subsequent academic years will reflect any increases in the Government fee cap (which we will communicate to you as soon as we can in advance of the relevant academic year). Tuition fees for international students will be £35,700 for the 2026/27 academic year. For subsequent academic years, the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fee by up to 7% each year including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our education and wider student experience. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Additional expenses
There is acompulsory field course for Civil Engineering students which incurs a subsidised fee* (approx. £100) that contributes to travel, accommodation, and subsistence. You are expected to bring your own wet weather clothing and footwear. The exact cost and dates of the trip are confirmed at the start of your second year. *In accordance with current university policy, this fee is restricted to be not more than 1% of the annual tuition fee of the course
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
On this course, you can apply for a QUEST undergraduate scholarship. This provides up to £8,000 over the course of your study, paid work placements every summer, and the potential for a full-time job with a leading civil engineering or construction company when you graduate. The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances. For information about fees and funding, please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the scholarships and bursaries page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are subject to the Government fee cap , which the Government has announced will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year and £10,050 for the 2027/28 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). The Government has also announced that the fee cap will then increase on an annual basis to reflect inflation (i.e. increasing costs), and the tuition fee home students pay in subsequent academic years will reflect any increases in the Government fee cap (which we will communicate to you as soon as we can in advance of the relevant academic year). Tuition fees for international students will be £35,700 for the 2026/27 academic year. For subsequent academic years, the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fee by up to 7% each year including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our education and wider student experience. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Additional expenses
There is acompulsory field course for Civil Engineering students which incurs a subsidised fee* (approx. £100) that contributes to travel, accommodation, and subsistence. You are expected to bring your own wet weather clothing and footwear. The exact cost and dates of the trip are confirmed at the start of your second year. *In accordance with current university policy, this fee is restricted to be not more than 1% of the annual tuition fee of the course
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
On this course, you can apply for a QUEST undergraduate scholarship. This provides up to £8,000 over the course of your study, paid work placements every summer, and the potential for a full-time job with a leading civil engineering or construction company when you graduate. The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances. For information about fees and funding, please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the scholarships and bursaries page.
About The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-15
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
- Credits 60–120 ECTS (confirm with the university)