University of Hull

MSc Civil Engineering

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

Develop advanced expertise at the heart of the UK’s rapidly growing ‘Energy Estuary’ with Hull’s MSc Civil Engineering programme. Designed for future leaders in infrastructure and construction, this course focuses on sustainability, innovation, and resilience - preparing you to address global challenges such as climate change, urbanisation, and resource management. You’ll build on core civil engineering principles through advanced study in structural analysis, materials testing, geotechnics, and CAD and 3D modelling, using industry-standard tools like AutoCAD Civil and Autodesk Civil 3D.

With access to modern facilities including the Material Lab, Geotechnics Lab, and Digital Design Studios, you’ll gain hands-on experience that mirrors professional practice. Situated in one of the UK’s most dynamic engineering regions, Hull offers exceptional links to industry partners such as Spencer Group, ARUP, Mott MacDonald, Sewell Group, Orsted, and Siemens. Site visits, real-world projects, and industry collaborations ensure your learning stays connected to cutting-edge practice.

You’ll graduate equipped with the specialist knowledge, professional insight, and practical experience to progress from graduate engineer to chartered status, ready to shape a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

Key highlights

  • Advanced study in structural analysis, materials testing and geotechnics
  • CAD and 3D modelling using AutoCAD Civil and Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Hands-on work in Material Lab, Geotechnics Lab and Digital Design Studios
  • Industry links with ARUP, Mott MacDonald, Siemens, Orsted and others
  • Site visits, real-world projects and industry collaborations throughout
  • Focus on sustainability, innovation and resilience in infrastructure

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000
  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Graduate Civil Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Construction Project Engineer
  • Chartered Civil Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,285 per year | International: £19,355 per year

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 University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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