Master of Engineering (Engineering with Management)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Master of Engineering with Management is a taught programme that combines theory and practice in the fields of design, construction, and management. Studio-based practical design projects will be subjected to peer review and a critique jury, guaranteeing that you will get consistent feedback on your developing work. You will be tasked as an engineer in training, expected to collate data, interpret findings, and engage with clients on a professional basis. You will be introduced to the significance of buildings and infrastructure as a major component of the capital assets of an entity and you will learn to manage strategic construction projects in the context of interested stake-holders. The Master of Engineering with Management is a taught programme that combines theory and practice in the fields of design, construction, and management. Studio-based practical design projects will be subjected to peer review and a critique jury, guaranteeing that you will get consistent feedback on your developing work. You will be tasked as an engineer in training, expected to collate data, interpret findings, and engage with clients on a professional basis. You will be introduced to the significance of buildings and infrastructure as a major component of the capital assets of an entity and you will learn to manage strategic construction projects in the context of interested stake-holders. The M.Eng. degree programme in Engineering with Management will be the second-tier qualification that will prepare you for an EU accredited warrant to pursue a career as a Civil/Structural Engineer. The course structure conforms to the Bologna Process, as the 2-year Master degree Programmes are informed by the requirements of Europe-wide engineering associations, so as to facilitate accreditation, for example for the title of European Engineer (Eur.Ing). The programme is designed to have at least 50% of its content covering engineering subjects, at least 20% covering basic sciences, (including
Career Opportunities
As a graduate in the M.Eng. degree, you will have satisfied the academic requirement for achieving a professional status in Malta as a perit, and as a professional engineer at a European level. If you are interested in furthering your studies or are considering an academic profession, students have gone on to enrol in doctorate programmes for a more holistic knowledge of the subject.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 At the beginning of the course, students are required to choose one of the two available thematics: Thematic A: Infrastructural Engineering Thematic B: Structural Design In addition to the prescribed 120 ECTS credits for the course, students may apply to the Board to register for extra study-units. Please refer to the note at the end of the programme. Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CVE5103 Design Workshops - Engineering and Management 15 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CNM5811 Project Systems 1 5 ECTS CNM5821 Construction Management 5 ECTS CVE5621 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 1 5 ECTS Thematic A: Infrastructural Engineering SPI5761 Sustainable Resource Management 1 5 ECTS SPI5771 Transport Engineering 1 5 ECTS Thematic B: Structural Design CVE5651 Advanced Structural Design 1 5 ECTS CVE5652 Advanced Structural Design 2 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CNM5812 Project Systems 2 5 ECTS CNM5813 Project Systems 3 5 ECTS Thematic A: Infrastructural Engineering CVE5661 Civil Engineering Structures 5 ECTS SPI5762 Sustainable Resource Management 2 5 ECTS Thematic B: Structural Design CNM5421 Engineering Materials 5 ECTS CVE5653 Advanced Structural Design 3 5 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits Year 2 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CVE5009 * Final Project 30 ECTS CVE5019 * Dissertation 15 ECTS * The deadline for the submission of the Final Project and the Dissertation will be determined by the Faculty Board. Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CNM5831 Engineering Project Appraisal 5 ECTS CVE5622 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 2 5 ECTS Thematic A: Infrastructural
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications first cycle degree in Built Environment Studies from the University of Malta, with at least Second Class (Honours) or a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty Board, to be comparable to the qualification listed in (a). The admission of applicants under (b) may be made conditional on the results of an assessment as the Faculty Board may deem appropriate. All applicants shall be required to submit a transcript of studies showing that during the first cycle degree they successfully completed the minimum number of credits in the relative thematic studyunits, as indicated in the Schedule approved by the Faculty Board. Study-units which were awarded a Compensated Pass shall not be considered sufficient for this purpose, provided that, at the discretion of the Faculty Board, applicants who present Compensated Passes in up to 4 ECTS credits may be allowed to join the Course subject to any conditions which the Faculty Board may impose. Study-units which were successfully completed during exchange periods of study at other universities may be offered in lieu of study-units indicated in the Schedule, subject to confirmation by the Faculty Board that such study-units have a thematic content which is compatible with the relative Schedule, and that study-units so presented are at least at the same level as the study-units they are replacing. Applicants in possession of a qualification as indicated in (a) and (b) who do not satisfy the requirements of the Schedule and lack more than 4 ECTS credits in study-units from the relevant thematic area may be allowed to follow and successfully complete a preparatory programme. Under no circumstances, shall the preparatory programme be taken in order to improve a prior performance in the first cycle degree in Built Environment Studies. Notes and any other requirements The Schedule of Thematic Study-Units will be available
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€26,800 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
