About the course

Those who study the Masters in Civil Engineering will gain advanced knowledge and associated analytical and problem-solving skills in a range of key sub-disciplines of Civil Engineering, and develop the ability to apply this knowledge in engineering design and to the solution of open-ended and multi-disciplinary problems. The MSc in Civil Engineering is intended for students with a first degree in Civil Engineering or a ly related discipline who wish to extend their expertise to a higher level in preparation for a professional career.

　　The University of Glasgow has a long history of research in civil engineering. The UK's first Chair of Civil Engineering was established at the University in 1840 and early occupants such as William J. M. Rankine set a research ethos that has endured. The MSc Civil Engineering is accredited in the “Further Learning” category accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). This means that a student with an accredited BEng undergraduate degree can take the accredited Further Learning MSc to top-up their academic qualifications in order to meet the full academic requirements for conferral of the title of Chartered Engineer. This is an alternative route to the 5-year undergraduate MEng route.

　　You will select courses from key sub-disciplines of civil engineering, notably structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, computational mechanics and transportation engineering. With all lecture courses selected from sets of options, you can choose to develop a degree of specialisation in a given sub-discipline or to remain broad-based, thus tailoring the programme to suit your interests and career aspirations. Two major design project courses will develop your abilities to apply your knowledge of civil engineering to the design of engineering projects. One of these projects is specifically civil engineering in content. The other is multi-disciplinary in nature and will involve working in teams with MSc students from other engineering disciplines to tackle a broad-based design problem. You will also undertake an individual project, allowing you to investigate a specific topic in considerable depth. You will be taught by staff who are leading researchers in their fields, so that course content can reflect state-of-the-art understanding, relevant to future challenges for civil engineering industry and the profession. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£29,370

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Glasgow
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Glasgow
Semester 2 (January), 2026	Glasgow

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Glasgow

A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in a relevant subject.

　　Students with a 2.2 equivalent degree (GPA 2.7), but 2.1 equivalent marks in their maths and core theory subjects may be considered for entry.

　　A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

　　A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

　　Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

　　One reference letter on headed paper

　　Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English)

　　Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)

　　A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

　　overall score 6.5

　　no sub-test less than 6.0

　　or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:

　　ibTOEFL: 90, no sub-test less than:

　　Reading: 20

　　Listening: 19

　　Speaking: 19

　　Writing: 23

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Glasgow. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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