Liverpool John Moores University

MSc Civil Engineering | Part-time

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool

Course overview

LJMU's Civil Engineering MSc provides a route to Chartered Engineer status. You will learn the skills required to excel in and lead a civil engineering team. Study on a course informed by internationally recognised research from our Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute Enjoy excellent career opportunities in design and site-based roles Meet the requirements for Chartered Engineer status Civil Engineering is a popular branch of engineering relating to the design and construction of large structures, such as bridges, roads, tunnels, tall buildings and flood defences.

The overall aim of this programme is to produce Chartered Engineers who play a significant role in society as professional civil engineers. LJMU supports its students in developing the necessary skills to take on future leadership roles. The programme builds on foundational engineering knowledge and skills with a stimulating and challenging postgraduate programme of study that will advance your understanding and analytical skills.

You will develop a critical awareness of current issues in the field, as developed by ongoing research from LJMU's Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute. You will also evaluate the latest research and design methodologies, increase your understanding of ethical issues related to civil engineering, and your responsibilities in regards to sustainable construction. In addition, you will develop a greater understanding of management principles and management strategies and be able to critically evaluate design, construction and operation within the context of both regulation and current developments.

Key highlights

  • Meets the requirements for Chartered Engineer status
  • Informed by research from the Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Institute
  • Develops leadership skills for heading a civil engineering team
  • Covers ethics and responsibilities in sustainable construction
  • Builds understanding of management principles and strategies
  • Evaluates design, construction and operation within regulatory context

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme

Scholarships

  • 2-year Masters Scholarships

    This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students

    Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.

  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Civil Engineer
  • Chartered Civil Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Site Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Project Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £72 per credit

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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