Civil engineering problems require the application of analytical, decision making and critical thinking skills, this course will provide students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to develop these skills. It will also equip students with a range of transferable skills; an ideal combination for a leading career in civil engineering. The MSc Civil Engineering provides a comprehensive programme of study across a range of subject areas. You may prefer to opt for a more specialised approach by adopting a subject theme and choosing specific modules in the first two semesters with a research project related to the theme. These subject themes are as follows: Geotechnical Engineering; Management; Highways and Transportation Engineering; Structural Engineering; Environmental Fluid Mechanics. However, it is possible to choose a more generalised programme of study across these subject areas for the award of MSc Civil Engineering.

The blend of academic study and development of practical and professional skills that the course provides is an ideal preparation for the future challenges of working in a multidisciplinary environment. Graduates of this course are highly sought-after and enter a range of careers related to the field of civil engineering. Average starting salary and career progression In 2013, 100% of postgraduates in the Department of Civil Engineering who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £24,666 with the highest being £27,000.