University of Hertfordshire

MEng Civil Engineering

University of Hertfordshire

Course overview

The MEng Civil Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire is a three-year programme that focuses on the design and construction of critical infrastructure, including spectacular bridges, essential highways, and flood defence systems. The programme allows the use of low-carbon materials while covering structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, and materials science. 

Learning involves face-to-face lectures, online and practical sessions in dedicated hydraulics, light structures laboratories and the use of standard software such as AutoCAD and Ansys. Assessment is based on real-life industry scenarios and open-ended projects, for a period of four years, with an optional sandwich placement or a study abroad year.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic and/or employer reference. They also have the option to upload their CV to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • For entry into this course, applicants need between 120 and 128 UCAS tariff points from A-levels at BBB-ABB, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDM-DDD or the International Baccalaureate including Mathematics.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no individual section score below 5.5 or an equivalent score like TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport from the University of Hertfordshire can become:

  • Chartered Civil Engineers

  • Structural Engineers

  • Building Control Surveyors

  • Design Engineers

  • Project Engineers

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students taking the MEng Civil Engineering in the University of Hertfordshire is £17,450.

Admission

International students interested in this course can apply directly to the university through their online application portal or UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you through the process.

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