MSc Eng Sustainable Civil and Structural Engineering

at University of Liverpool

Compulsory modules

• Capstone: Multidisciplinary Project 
• Advanced Geomechanics 
• Structural Systems 
• Advanced Construction Management 
• Structural Steelwork, Timber and Masonry 
• Materials for Durable and Sustainable Construction 
• Energy and the Environment 
• Msc(eng) Project (60 Credits) 
   

Optional modules

• Project Management
   

Please note, UK students are exempt from ENGG596 and should select optional module, MNGT502, instead. EU/OSI students with strong English language skills can be exempt as well, subject to the Programme Director’s approval.
 

Part-time students study ENGG596, CIVE445, CIVE405, MECH433 and CIVE401 in Year 1 and CIVE444, CIVE462, CIVE420 and ENGG660 in Year 2, with the option of MNGT502 (as above).  Part-time students select their project and supervisor during module ENGG597 in Year 1, then have flexibility to spread the 600 hours effort on ENGG660 over the rest of the two-year programme.

For taught programmes in the School of Engineering, Programme and Major codes are indicated for the MSc (Eng) route only. However, PGDip and PGCert routes are available and students requiring advice about the codes for these programmes should contact the School.
 

For all applicants we expect normally at least a UK 2:1 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering only. Previous relevant industry experience is a strong advantage. All applications will be considered on individual merits. The course is taught in English and competency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0) is required (see full language requirements below).
 

English language qualifications

All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language, and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University include: GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English Language; IELTS; TOEFL; Cambridge Proficiency etc. 
 

If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes.  Please see the English Language Centre website for further information about these programmes;
 

• IELTS    6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
• TOEFL iBT    88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 17, Reading 17, Speaking 19.
• International Baccalaureate    Standard Level 5
• Hong Kong use of English AS level    C
• INDIA Standard XII    70% or above from Central and Metro State Boards
• WAEC    C4-6
   

Please be advised that TOEFL is no longer classified by UK Visas and Immigration as a Secure English Language Test (SELT). However, at the current time the university is continuing to accept TOEFL, at the required level, for entry on to Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes. 

Tuition fees (Home)
 

• The University's tuition fees are normally fixed at yearly intervals and follow Government guidelines on minimum levels. The normal tuition fee for Home (UK) postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) are stated below.  Please note that part-time fees are charged at 50% of the full-time fee shown below per year (unless otherwise specified). 
• In addition to your tuition fees, you may incur other costs in relation to your studies such as photocopying in the library, buying textbooks and specialist equipment or going on field classes. See our study costs page for full details.
   

Fee for this course    Year 1: £11,350

International students
 

• International students are required to pay the full costs of their tuition in the UK with each university setting its own international fees. 
• The University of Liverpool's fees represent excellent value for money for a Russell Group University. The normal tuition fee for full-time international postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) will be as follows:
   

International fee for this course    Year 1: £25,050

We equip our students for rewarding careers and our graduates have found jobs in a wide range of industries and organisations, both in the UK and abroad.
 

Programmes include a strong practical element and incorporate the latest academic and industry research, enabling you to work effectively at the forefront of engineering.
 

When you graduate you can count on the University's Careers and Employability Service to help you plan your future. 
 

Employers
 

We've consistently achieved the highest grades in research assessments and many of our research programmes are supported by industrial companies such:-
 

• Agusta Westland

• Airbus

• BAE Systems

• QinetiQ

• Unilever

• Jaguar

• Ford

• National and international bodies such as EPSRC and the European Commission.