University of Portsmouth

MEng Civil Engineering

University of Portsmouth

Course overview

The MEng Civil Engineering at the University of Portsmouth is a detailed Master's degree programme that provides students with the knowledge and expertise needed for a career as a Chartered Engineer. It focuses on the planning, design, construction, and management of large-scale infrastructure projects, and is designed to equip them with the skills required for this role.

Students in this programme will develop solutions for different infrastructure challenges, including buildings, transportation networks, flood defences, and safe drinking water systems, through a combination of theoretical study and practical application. Students will be taught through practical experience by designing models, testing materials and structures, and experimenting in modern laboratories.

This coursework includes site visits to major construction projects and guest lectures from the industry, which provides students with a career-focused approach. Students are assessed through written exams, web assessments, essays, reports, project presentations, and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Candidates must submit a personal statement, an academic or employer reference, and optionally, a CV to build a picture of their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Candidates need 120–128 UCAS Tariff points, which include 40 tariff points from an A-level in a subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing, or Design Technology.

  • An International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27–28 points, including a subject at Higher Level, is also considered.

  • Five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Mathematics, are normally required.

English Proficiency: 

  • Candidates need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

  • PTE and TOEFL iBT (minimum 79 overall with no less than 18 in each component) are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MEng Civil Engineering from the University of Portsmouth can become:

  • Civil Engineer

  • Structural Engineer

  • Geotechnical Engineer

  • Materials Engineer

  • Construction Manager

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the MEng Civil Engineering in the University of Portsmouth is £19,200 per year.

Admission

Applicants can apply for this course through the University’s online portal. For assistance with your application process, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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