MSc Civil Engineering with Industrial Practice
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
This MSc in Civil Engineering with Industrial Practice is ideal for graduates looking to advance their career prospects in engineering and the construction industry.
This two-year civil engineering master's program combines the technical level and skills of an accredited Master&rsquo's degree, with further enhancement of employability skills and the opportunity to gain a whole year of work-based learning and industrial experience. The academic course is aimed at engineering and technology graduates who would like to top-up their qualifications and continue to the next steps to becoming a Chartered Engineer.
You will further develop your specialist knowledge by interacting with our research-active subject experts, discover more about design and management issues that arise in civil engineering and construction, and get your own critical insight through your independent research project, so that you can meet the needs and the future challenges of the industry.
In addition, the Industrial practice part of the program offers practical career development support: You get the opportunity to interact with professional development advisors, peer mentors, and employers in training sessions and networking events, which allows you to further develop your professional skills, so to pursue the opportunity of a one-year internship with a related employer in the field.
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). To hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration, candidates must also hold a Bachelor (Hons) degree that has been accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
What you should know about this course
- Work on real-life problems and assess the value of theoretical frameworks and applied research.
- Experiential learning and critical evaluation of industry best practices against discipline theories.
- Communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders at different roles and levels of expertise.
- This popular course at our Medway Campus in Kent has limited availability and numbers will be capped. Apply early to secure your place.
- You are responsible for securing your placement (with our help). But if this is not completed, you can still graduate with an award without industrial practice.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their studies. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management, and financial hardship.
Curriculum
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Individual Research Project (60 credits)
- Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Engineering)
Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.
- Analysis and Design for Seismic Action (15 credits)
- Principles of Management for Civil Engineering. (15 credits)
- Advanced Materials Engineering for Construction (15 credits)
- Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering (15 credits)
- Information Technologies for Environmental Engineering (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.
- Highway Engineering (15 credits)
- Analysis and Management of Risk in Civil Engineering (15 credits)
- Hydrosystems Engineering and Management (15 credits)
- Water and Wastewater Engineering (15 credits)
- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Individual Research Project (60 credits)
- Industrial Practice (60 credits)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Will I have a work placement?
The industrial placement is an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and experience you gain during your first year on the program. You will engage with current industrial systems, processes, and practices, which contribute to your professional development in the engineering sector.
How long is my placement?
An industrial practice placement should typically last 11 months, with a maximum of 48 weeks, and a minimum of 35 weeks (only if required by the student placement search process).
Mentors
A workplace mentor supports you during your placement, helping you to set objectives and goals, and ensuring you receive appropriate training.
You will also be allocated an academic mentor who monitors your written work. The academic mentor will engage with you to ensure your placement is running smoothly.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Civil engineering graduates can join world-class engineering consultants, contractors, and clients with established, accredited training programs and continuing professional development opportunities worldwide.
Do you provide employability services?
As well as support from the Faculty of Engineering and Science Placements Team, the University partners with an organization that specializes in guiding students to secure an industrial practice placement. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to secure an appropriate placement. This could be with a local or international employer in a relevant industrial sector.
If a placement is not secured, it is still possible to graduate with an MSc without the endorsement of Industrial Practice.