MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering - Course overview
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      4 years (optional placement)
    • Award
      Master of Engineering - MEng (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Marine Science and Engineering
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course H202
    • Location
      Plymouth
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Course highlights

  • Optional pathways are available in structural design or coastal engineering. These include a group project to help develop communication and other skills.
  • Available as MEng (Hons) or BEng (Hons). Selection for MEng is in year two. 

Course summary

With an unparalleled quality assessment* in the country for civil engineering and a recognised strength in design and coastal engineering, this exciting course offers outstanding opportunities. (* We scored 23/24 in the Government's most recent independent quality assessment.).
 

Professional accreditation

The degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Chartered Engineer (CEng).   
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Photo of Michelle YatesWhat can I do with a degree in civil engineering?


I am currently employed as a Project Engineer on a £40 million university office and cleanroom building.  This involves undertaking some 3D finite element modelling. I am also Project Manager on a £2.5 million extension to an existing primary school and a new £13 million public library in Crawley. I have a team of 4 people working for me and I am responsible for managing them.

Michelle Yates
Assistant Structural Engineer, Gifford (civil and structural consulting engineers)

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I chose to study a degree in civil engineering after completing a diploma in my home country of Malaysia.  Three UK universities offered me direct entry into the second year.  I chose Plymouth for its location, study environment, facilities and the University’s rating in civil engineering. The lecturers were all also extremely friendly and helpful.

Marina Tiong
Graduate Civil Engineer, Jacobs Engineering

What the students say

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I work for Atkins (the largest civil engineering and design consultants in the UK) as a structural engineer, based in Exeter. I'm currently on a 12 month secondment in London and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. I'm working on a project which involves upgrading two-thirds of the London Underground system.
Brad James
Structural Engineer, Atkins (civil engineering consultants)
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