University of Hertfordshire

MSc Civil Engineering

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The MSc Civil Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire is designed for ambitious civil and structural engineering graduates (and those with relevant professional experience) looking to expand their technical expertise, skills, and career opportunities.

 

This programme teaches you advanced rules of civil engineering and all the current standards and methods used in the industry today. The course plan is guided by the Industrial Advisory Group, meaning it focuses on what companies need now, so you learn skills that help you immediately in your career, building the infrastructure around us.

 

Studying MSc Civil Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire will help you become good at putting engineering ideas into practice professionally. You will gain a deep knowledge of advanced topics like designing foundations and structures, the science of materials, managing floodplains, and policies for sustainable building. You will also explore other topics related to resilience, systems thinking, data and AI in construction, smart infrastructure, and sustainability.

 

You will be taught by a team of academics with significant experience, including structural engineers, geotechnical specialists, materials engineers, hydro experts, and highways engineers. Assessment for this course is through coursework and examinations.

Key highlights

  • Ranked 7th in UK for engineering and technology (PTES 2024)
  • Taught in one of the UK's largest engineering schools
  • Brand-new Spectra building for physics, engineering and computer science
  • Long-established links with the civil engineering profession
  • Course content tailored to meet the needs of employers

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • 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
  • 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

Careers this course leads to

  • Civil Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Site Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Project Engineer

Career opportunities

Graduates of an MSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire can pursue various careers in roles such as the following: 

 

  • Civil Engineer

  • Construction Engineer 

  • Structural Engineer 

  • Geotechnical Engineer 

  • Environmental Engineer 

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study an MSc in Civil Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire is £17,950. Please note that this fee is subject to change.

Admission

You can apply for this course directly to the university through its online application portal. For more information about this process, feel free to contact our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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