Program Overview
The Civil Engineering at University of Southampton is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 19,570 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Data Analysis and Experimental Methods for Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Applied Hydraulics
- Structural Engineering
- Understanding Civil Engineering
- Transportation Engineering: Analysis and Design (MSc)
- Coastal and Maritime Engineering and Energy
- Earthquake Engineering
- Project Economics and Management
- Groundwater Hydrology and Contamination
- Water Resources Planning and Management
- MSc Research Project
- Understanding Civil Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Waste Resource Management
- Advanced Structural Engineering
- Advanced Foundation Engineering
- Energy Performance Assessment of Buildings
- Hydraulic Engineering and Sediment Transport
- Water and Wastewater Engineering
- Advanced Finite Element Analysis
- Transportation Engineering: Transport Management
- Coastal Flood Defence
- Law and Contracts for Civil and Environmental Engineers
- MSc Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
At least an upper second class honours BEng or BSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering, science or technology subject is required for entry.
All applicants for the conversion degree in civil engineering will need to demonstrate their competence at mathematics or physics. This would normally be either through the successful completion of mathematics modules as part of their first degree or completion of A-level mathematics or physics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,570 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,570 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months