Civil Engineering MSc (PGCert PGDip)

at University of Brighton

Course structure
 

The course can be studied full- or part-time.
 

The course consists of taught and research components. To be awarded the MSc you must obtain 180 credits. Six taught modules at 20 credits each, plus 60 credits from the dissertation. A typical 20-credit module requires a total of 200 hours of study time.
 

Different paths can be followed depending on your module selection and dissertation topic:

• general civil engineering
• civil engineering with structures
• civil engineering with hydraulics and water resources
• civil engineering with construction management.
   

Syllabus 
 

The taught programme of the course has been designed to be flexible and allows you to specialise according to your interests. The only constraint for the selection of modules is that you take and pass at least four technical option modules as indicated.
 

Module

• Civil Engineering Dissertation

The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course if you wish to begin studying with us in 2022. They should be used as a general guide. 
 

Degree and experience

A lower second class degree in civil engineering. Candidates with an engineering or physical sciences degree, or with relevant professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
 

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. 

International (full-time) - 15,462 GBP

Accreditation 
 

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.
 

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

• Develop a critical awareness of, and ability to apply, current civil and environmental engineering practices globally.
• Gain an understanding of the distinct branches of knowledge and skills within civil engineering and its associated subject areas.
• Participate in group activities to develop teamwork, leadership skills, and integration of subject specialisms.
• Build advanced research, analytical and communication skills through working on your dissertation.