Queen's University Belfast

Civil Engineering with a year in industry MEng

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Civil Engineering at Queen’s concerns the planning, design, sustainability and management of our society’s infrastructure. It is a broad discipline taught by staff engaged in high quality industry-linked research rooted in environmental impact considerations. Fields of study include structures, foundations, water engineering and project management.

You’ll be tackling some of the biggest challenges of the modern world, such as achieving sustainable living in an increasingly urbanised society. As the demands on resources like water, energy and land increase, there is a strong need for qualified Civil Engineers with the relevant technical skills but who also possess an ethical awareness of the social and environmental context of their work. The programme produces engineering graduates equipped for professional roles in industry, the professions and public service.

It meets the requirements of the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC for MEng degrees and the QAA Engineering Benchmark Statement as part of the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status

Key highlights

  • Meets Engineering Council UK-SPEC academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status
  • Includes a year in industry gaining professional work experience
  • Covers structures, foundations, water engineering and project management
  • Taught by staff engaged in industry-linked environmental research
  • Focus on sustainability and ethical awareness in infrastructure design
  • Prepares graduates for roles in industry, the professions and public service

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — AAB

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Civil Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Water Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Chartered Engineer (after professional development)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £28,500

Admission

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