Program Overview
The University of Huddersfield's MEng Civil Engineering program offers a comprehensive education in civil engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, materials, geotechnics, and hydraulics. The flexible program allows students to specialize in structural, geotechnical, or water resources engineering, or pursue a general degree for a broader career path. Graduates are highly sought in the civil engineering industry, with roles as engineers, managers, and project leaders.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Civil Engineering MEng program at the University of Huddersfield is a four-year full-time or five-year course with an optional placement year. The program provides students with a strong foundation in the principles of civil engineering, including statics, dynamics, materials, geotechnics, and hydraulics. Students will also develop skills in design, construction, business, and sustainability. The program is designed to provide students with the flexibility to choose their career paths after graduation. Students can choose to specialize in a particular area of civil engineering, such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, or water resources engineering. Alternatively, students can choose to pursue a more general degree that will prepare them for a wider range of careers in the civil engineering industry.
Outline:
The Civil Engineering MEng program is divided into three stages:
- Stage 1: Students take a common core of modules that provide a foundation in the principles of civil engineering. These modules include:
- Engineering Science
- Manufacturing, Measurement and Diagnostics
- Professional Development and Transferrable Skills
- Engineering Communication and Materials
- Mathematics
- Mechatronics
- Stage 2: Students continue to take core modules in civil engineering, as well as a range of optional modules. The core modules include:
- Hydraulics for Civil Engineers
- Construction Materials and Soil Mechanics
- Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
- Construction and Surveying
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design
- Stage 3: Students undertake a major individual research project and a group project. They also take a range of optional modules that allow them to specialize in a particular area of civil engineering.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Coursework
- Projects
- Presentations
- Practical work
Teaching:
The Civil Engineering MEng program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical classes
- Field trips
- Group projects
Careers:
Graduates of the Civil Engineering MEng program are in high demand in the civil engineering industry. They can work in a variety of roles, including:
- Structural engineers
- Geotechnical engineers
- Water resources engineers
- Construction managers
- Project managers
Other:
- The Civil Engineering MEng program is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
- The program is also a member of the European Civil Engineering Education and Training Association (ECEE).
- The program is taught in English.
- The University of Huddersfield is located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.
The full-time undergraduate tuition fee for 2024/25 entry will be £9250. Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations.
