University of Liverpool

Course Details

Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)

Course Description

This programme is aimed at students who wish to take their studies to the MEng level but do not wish to specialise in a particular branch of Civil Engineering. The first three years of all our MEng programmes are common, with a content similar to that of the three-year BEng (Hons) programme (H200). In the fourth year, you study additional material at an advanced level (such as Advanced Reinforced Concrete, River and Coastal Pollution, and Design of Marine Structures) from the more specialised fields of Civil Engineering. Through the wide range of available options, you can retain a broad base to your studies throughout your MEng degree programme. The Multidisciplinary Group Design Project brings together students specialising in various aspects of Civil Engineering to work as a team to produce a feasibility study on a project that requires all their skills to be used in a co-ordinated way. A recent study of a ferry terminal scheme, for example, enabled students to explore different aspects of the problem in a project-based learning environment; and field visits to existing quarries were organised to provide an insight into some possible solutions. Why this subject? Be a modern engineer for the future. We are committed to developing the modern professional engineers for the future. We ensure that your learning environment reflects your future working environment. We have received many accolades from the engineering industry who regard our graduates amongst the most employable in the world. Our emphasis is on active learning, supported by traditional lectures and tutorials, as well as the opportunities to be involved in research-led teaching, conducted in collaboration with industry, Government, research laboratories and academics around the world. Outstanding facilities. We are a centre of excellence for engineering research. We house the UK Centre for Materials Education and have a highly respected reputation for superb experimental facilities. Our recent £32 million redevelopment includes the new Active Learning Laboratory, one of the largest and best-equipped laboratories in Europe. State-of-the-art facilities include; two research-standard full motion flight simulators (one of which is unique within the academic world), mechanical robotics, wind turbines, a water flume, additive layer manufacturing and many more. Flexible programmes. The programmes are very flexible, providing opportunities for specialisation in one discipline or a broad skill base across all engineering disciplines. All programmes can accommodate a Year Out in industry for those students wishing to take this option. Accredited programmes. MEng Accredited CEng (Full). Our MEng degrees in Civil Engineering are accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The accrediting body is the Joint Board of Moderators for the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation. Please see www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

The University of Liverpool’s Careers & Employability Service maximises opportunities for career prospects, graduate opportunities, student summer placements and the annual engineering careers fair with 30 blue chip companies attending (including Jaguar Land Rover, Nestle, Toyota, JCB, British Army, United Utilities, ABB Ltd, Network Rail, BAE Systems and many more). Our degrees provide pathways into rewarding careers and our graduates have found employment in a wide range of international industries and organisations. Many also go on to postgraduate study. Postgraduate opportunities A number of our graduates go on to post-graduate study at MSc or PhD level, either remaining at Liverpool or going to another institution of their choice.

Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) University of Liverpool