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Civil engineering

From tackling humanitarian crises to designing a more sustainable built environment, civil engineers make a global impact.

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Congratulations to our offer-holders!

We are delighted to have made you an offer to study Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester.

Creative, collaborative, and in high-demand, Civil Engineers hold the key to a futureproof planet and therefore a highly rewarding career.

Today, the world relies more than ever on inventive and resourceful engineers to design, build and maintain the infrastructure in which we all live.

At Manchester, you will graduate from this course not only expertly equipped to make a difference, but as the most employable in the UK.

Your new home

A welcome from Professor Peter Green

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World rankings

We are ranked Top 5 in the UK for Civil Engineering (QS World Rankings 2022).

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Unrivalled facilities

Studying within our home for Engineering and Materials Science Building, you’ll benefit from cutting-edge facilities. 

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Pioneers in engineering

In line with our industrial history, we were the first English university to offer an engineering degree.

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Most targeted by employers

We are the most targeted university by top graduate employers (The Graduate Market 2023).

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Your learning experience

Civil Engineering at Manchester

Our degrees bring you exciting opportunities.

Find out more about Civil Engineering at Manchester as current students and staff share their experiences.

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BLOG: Civil and Structural Engineering lecturer Dr Tianjian Ji explains some of the challenges faced by Civil Engineers when building three London Millennium structures.

Read blog post : The Challenges of Millennium Structures: Undergraduate Civil Engineering

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Professor Alice Larkin welcomes you to Engineering at Manchester

VIDEO: Welcome to MACE from the Head of School of Engineering, Professor Alice Larkin.

Your facilities

Inspiring future engineers

Professor Danielle George

Danielle tells us what the University is doing to attract the next generation of engineers and talks to some of our students to find out what inspired them.

Where ideas come to life

"Connect, collaborate and create"

Discover how our engineering and materials sciences disciplines come together and bring ideas to life!

Meet the architect

Otto Diesfeldt, one of the architects, gives us his first impression of the completed building.

The future of learning

Find out about our revolutionary blended learning facilities and study spaces

The student perspective

Students share their impressions of what blended learning looks like and the benefits they feel will help them during their studies.

Take a virtual tour

Explore our specialist lecture theatres and labs in this virtual tour of Engineering Building B

See our 360° labs : Explore our Engineering Building A

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Support on your course

The University of Manchester is an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.

Make friends through society activities and receive support in your studies, both from The University and from students in later year groups.

Our Careers Service also offers you the high quality advice you need to plan your career after your degree.

Learn more about student support.

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At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.

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Support on your course

Our Peer-Assisted-Study-Scheme (PASS) sessions offer you the opportunity to gain support, advice and help with your studies from students who have been in the same position as you.

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Cost of Living

Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.

Find out more : about financial support

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Scholarship Ceremony

Hear from previous recipients of our scholarships at last years Scholarship Ceremony.

Click here to learn more about our scholarships.

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Why I chose to study at Manchester

Younas shares his reasons why he chose Manchester to study Civil Engineering and what he's enjoying most about the course.

Civil Engineering society

Connect with Civil Engineering students and alumni to make friends as well as start creating professional networks in industry.

Follow on instagram : Civil Engineering society

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What our students say

Recent graduate Bea tells us about her favourite things about the course, including her group projects and what she got up to outside her studies in Manchester.

Find out more : Bea Basa, Civil Engineering Blog

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Careers and employability

Supporting your future

Your civil engineering degree from Manchester could take you anywhere. Our industry links, comprehensive course content and dedicated staff mean our graduates go on to a range of exciting careers. Employers include engineering consultancies such as Arup, Atkins, BuroHappold and Network Rail.

Employability rate: 95% (in work or further study within 15 months, source Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019)

Average salary: £28 000 (15 months after the course, source Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019)

Careers and employability

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Working on the MECD facility

MEng graduate Evan is now working for Balfour Beatty on the construction of our very own state of the art engineering facility MECD here at the University!

Read Evan's blog : Making MECD - on-site with a MACE graduate

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My graduate journey - 5 years on

Jennie tells us about the graduate scheme she completed at AECOM and how her degree prepared her for her role as Principal Engineer.

Read Jennie's blog : Meet Jennie - Civil engineering graduate at AECOM

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MACE graduate Adrian's top career tips

Hear Adrian's great advice about finding the right career pathway for you.

Read Adrian's blog : Do what motivates you – Adrian Harwood

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Received all of your offers? You can accept your offer of a place at university now via UCAS Hub.

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We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.

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