Program Overview
The Construction Engineering at University of Cambridge is a Master programme in Engineering over 24 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 Construction 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,010 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Construction 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
- Finance, planning and procurement
- Design for value, functionality, operation and performance
- Advanced construction management and methods
- Advanced construction technology
- Sector specialisation
- Innovation, research and the future of construction
- Leadership
- Lectures and small-group teaching: 220 hours per year
- Seminars and classes: 70 hours over the two-year course
- Supervision: 11 hours of supervisions and 3.5 hours of meetings with the Director of Studies over the two-year course
- Dissertation: 15,000 words.
- One 5,000-word case study describing a project on which the student has worked (as part of their present or previous employment)
- Two 3,000-word essays on topics agreed between students and their Directors of Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Expected academic standard
Applicants for this course will normally have achieved a UK 2.i honours degree or overseas equivalent.
Potential applicants are advised to consider carefully their capacity for balancing personal and professional commitments before submitting an application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,010 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,010 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cambridge 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 Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months