MSc Civil Engineering

The University of Portsmouth's MSc Civil Engineering course teaches students advanced knowledge and practical skills for jobs in civil engineering and construction. The course content is always updated with advice from industry experts, so what students learn is always relevant. Students will gain important theoretical knowledge and practical skills in managing projects, designing structures, and planning.

This programme prepares students for job opportunities by focusing on real-world knowledge and getting them ready for the industry. The course also includes support to help students with their studies and career, making sure students develop the skills employers are looking for.

The University of Portsmouth is a well-known public university on England's south coast. It is famous for being innovative and working closely with businesses, which helps students to succeed. The university has even received a top "Gold" rating for its excellent teaching and student results in 2023. They work with companies and the government to create a better future and are great at research in areas like space, cybersecurity, and sports science.

The university offers many different courses through its five main departments. Students can study subjects like Business and Law, Creative Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Health, and Technology. Whether the students are looking for a first degree, a Master's, a PhD, or even online or short courses, Portsmouth has lots of study choices, including options for earning two degrees at once.

Candidates need to send in a personal statement. In this statement, they should talk about why they want to apply for the course and share any other important information about their education. They should also provide a suitable reference from a teacher or an employer. Students can choose to upload their CV with their application to show any work experience they have.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants will need at least a second-class honours degree in Civil Engineering or a similar subject from a recognised university.
• If you don't have this degree, you might still be considered if you have relevant work experience in the industry or other professional qualifications.

English Proficiency:

• All applicants from non-English speaking countries need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no part of the score below 5.5. However
• If the applicant has a degree from a UK university or from a country where English is the main language, they might not need to take this test.

The tuition fee for International Students taking the MSc Civil Engineering course is £19,200 per year.

One of the main scholarships is the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship. This scholarship gives qualified international students who pay for their own studies £5,000 off their first year's tuition. Students can get this if they start their course in September 2025.

There's also the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship. This one gives eligible international students from certain countries £2,500 off their first year's tuition, also for those starting in September 2025.

If a student is from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, the EU Scholarship means they will pay the same tuition fees as UK students. This is for new postgraduate courses (both taught and research) starting in September or January 2025/26.

The university offers more specific scholarships, too. The Faculty of Science and Health Global Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025/26 gives international students studying certain postgraduate courses in that faculty £2,000 off their first year's fees. Students can get this scholarship plus the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship, which can save them even more money. For students from mainland China who have an SQA Advanced Diploma, there's the SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship. This is worth £4,000 if the student meets the specific grades and English language requirements.

Graduates of the MSc Civil Engineering course can pursue career paths that include:

• Civil Engineer
• Assistant Site Manager
• Engineer
• Consultant
• Project Manager

Applications for the MSc Civil Engineering course are made directly to the University of Portsmouth. Applicants can contact AHZ’s trained counsellors today for help.