Civil engineering develops and improves facilities and services that society needs – from the supply of clean water and energy to the design and construction of roads, railways and stations. Solving problems of air, land and water pollution and protecting society against natural disasters are also important aspects of civil engineering. Engineering graduates are in high demand from recruiting companies worldwide. This 18-month MSc course has been designed to meet the needs of a broad range of engineering industries. As a Masters student, you’ll gain the specialist and generic skills necessary to lead future developments, with practical experience provided by the industrial placement. The course has a significant design element based on the most up-to-date specialist design guidelines. This includes a major design project that integrates acquired knowledge and acts as a platform for structured self-learning. This MSc in Civil Engineering with Industrial Placement is suitable for graduates with a background in any discipline of civil engineering. Applicants with a degree in environmental engineering, earth science, mathematics, physics and mechanical engineering may also be considered. The MSc in Civil Engineering with Industrial Placement has three optional specialist streams: Structural Engineering & Project Management Geotechnical Engineering & Project Management Geoenvironmental Engineering & Project Management Industrial placement A wide range of companies, such as AECOM, ATKINS, CAPITA, CH2M HILL and ClimateXChange (Scotland’s Centre of Expertise on Climate Change), are offering placements exclusively for this MSc. A full list of companies can be provided upon request. The 8 to 12 weeks industrial placement will take place in the period from June to September.

High-calibre civil engineers are in demand throughout the world. As a graduate you'll have many different career options including: engineering consultancies, where the work normally involves planning and designing projects contractors, where you’ll be managing and overseeing works on-site working for utilities or local authorities working for large companies such as those within oil production, mining and power generation