MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Delivered over four years - or five if you choose to include an industry placement, you will study a suite of modules designed to embed theoretical knowledge, build career-focused skills and help you become a world-class engineer.

In year one, you will build a strong foundation of knowledge in civil engineering, exploring various topics, as you progress into year two, you’ll expand your subject knowledge and assess the role of the civil engineer in industry. By year three and your final year, you’ll study further advanced modules and commence your research project.

Learn more about the current course modules below.

Located at the heart of the property and construction market, Salford is a great place to study civil engineering. We take advantage of our amazing location at the heart of Greater Manchester to visit nearby world-famous civil engineering projects, such as the first ever canal and passenger railway line which means we have strong industry links.

Collaboration is core to our values, so we strive to embed this throughout your studies so that you gain practical context to your studies. You will experience group projects that will build your confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving and communication - all desirable skills for real-world engineering careers.

Led by our award-winning civil engineering team, our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to create the future infrastructure, buildings and facilities that improve our quality of life. You’ll also have access to a stimulating range of external guest lectures, placements and experience Constructionarium – an unmissable, week-long practical field course that brings your classroom learning to life.

On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.

Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections. We often find that placement students achieve higher final year grades.

We are looking for applicants who want a career in civil engineering. Good interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a strong work ethic are desirable characteristics. You should have a good understanding of linking theory to real-world application.

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, and we also accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course, or the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council, as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Visit www.jbm.co.uk for further information.