Civil Engineering - MEng

Leeds Beckett University

Design and build a greener future. You’ll develop advanced technical knowledge and complete a range of practical work on this integrated master’s course.

What is civil engineering?

Civil engineering is behind how our modern towns and cities work. Civil engineers design, construct, maintain, upgrade, rehabilitate and repair major infrastructures used by humans while protecting the natural environment. The industry plays a key role in designing a framework that can help tackle the climate change emergency.

This integrated master’s course provides the ideal platform to gain broad-based technical experience. The knowledge you develop will enable you to enter design, construction or operations roles within the civil engineering industry.

As part of this course, you’ll:

Equip yourself with the problem-solving skills to work on projects such as designing large structures and infrastructure including roads, water supply and drainage, bridges, airports, tunnels, and sea and flood defences

Study an advanced technical programme that will give you the knowledge and skills to contribute effectively in a variety of industry settings

Be introduced to contemporary research and engineering solutions to meet global challenges, such as the climate change emergency

Be taught by staff with a broad range of industry experience in subjects including structural engineering, water engineering, geotechnical engineering, project management and highways engineering

Take part in practical work and laboratory study using industry standard facilities and IT design software

Secure work placements during the summer, and plan an optional paid placement year in industry, with the help of your course team

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

There is currently a shortfall of graduate civil engineers in the both the UK and overseas, particularly within the emerging economies. The programme covers the main civil engineering disciplines that will prepare you for careers in design, construction or project management. You’ll also develop a range of skills through IT software applications, laboratory investigations, surveying exercises and project work to help increase your employability.

Civil engineering is a rewarding, innovative and exciting profession, and as an engineer you’ll work with a variety of people across many teams around the world.