- UCAS course code
- H220
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course description
Civil engineering at Manchester enables you to lay the right foundation for a career in civil engineering with this four-year course that leads to a Master of Engineering qualification (MEng) in Civil and Structural Engineering.
During the first two years, the course is broad-based and you will study topics such as structural analysis, hydraulics, geotechnics, construction materials, engineering design, project management and mathematics.
In later years, you have considerable flexibility to steer your degree towards your interests by taking optional subjects such as renewable energy systems, fire engineering, earthquake engineering and computational hydraulics.
In year 3, you will undertake an individual research project on an emerging topic in civil engineering and, in year 4, you undertake an industry-supervised group design project and units on advanced structural analysis and design.
This degree will equip you to enter the civil engineering professions and fully satisfies the educational base for becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
You will also benefit from our welcoming community, where you can join some of the Department's various student societies, such as The University of Manchester Civil Engineering Society, to meet like-minded people, make new friends and explore all things civil engineering.
Aims
The aims of this course are to provide you with:
- Provide you with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering science, analysis and management.
- Give you an in-depth understanding of design.
- Help you to learn important transferable skills, such as problem-solving, team working, creativity, IT skills and oral and written communication.
- Develop your understanding of the economic, social, ethical and environmental contexts that are relevant to becoming a professional civil engineer.
- Give you a strong base of practical skills (eg in surveying and specialist computer software).
Special features
Foundation Year available
You can prepare for the full degree course if you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry by undertaking our foundation course .Teaching and learning
At Manchester you will be taught by academic staff who are leading experts in civil engineering, in a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
We use a combination of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, tutorial classes, practical laboratory sessions and computer-based sessions.
There is a design project each year, which involves teamwork in small groups, and allows you to apply and develop your problem-solving and project management skills.
In the third year, you will undertake an individual project, allowing you to pursue an emerging subject or application area in greater depth.
Coursework and assessment
Most course units are assessed through an examination (at the end of the semester) and coursework which is undertaken throughout the year.
Parts of the coursework are, in many instances, associated with practical laboratory sessions, whilst others may be based on problem sheets, reports etc. A few subjects, for example Design, are assessed purely on coursework.
For detailed information about how different subjects are assessed, please see the course unit specifications below.
Course unit details
During the first two years, the course is broad-based and covers topics such as structural analysis, hydraulics, geotechnics, construction materials, engineering design, project management and mathematics. In later years, you have considerable flexibility to steer your degree towards your interests by taking optional subjects such as renewable energy systems, fire engineering, earthquake engineering and computational hydraulics. In year 3, you will undertake an individual research project on an emerging topic in civil engineering and, in year 4, you undertake an industry-supervised group design project and units on advanced structural analysis and design.
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Hydraulics 1 | CIVL10101 | 10 | Mandatory |
Materials 1 (Civil) | CIVL10152 | 10 | Mandatory |
Geotechnics 1 | CIVL10212 | 10 | Mandatory |
Design 1 (Civil) | CIVL10321 | 10 | Mandatory |
Building Physics & Services | CIVL10401 | 10 | Mandatory |
Mechanics (Civil) | CIVL10602 | 10 | Mandatory |
Tools for Civil Engineers | CIVL12201 | 10 | Mandatory |
Structures 1 (Civil) | CIVL13001 | 10 | Mandatory |
Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure | CIVL14022 | 10 | Mandatory |
Civil Engineering Practice | ENGM12112 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Structures 2 (Civil) | CIVL20001 | 10 | Mandatory |
Design 2 (Civil) | CIVL20012 | 10 | Mandatory |
Hydraulics 2 | CIVL20041 | 10 | Mandatory |
Modelling & Simulation (Civil) | CIVL20082 | 10 | Mandatory |
Materials 2 (Civil) | CIVL20152 | 10 | Mandatory |
Geotechnics 2 | CIVL20221 | 10 | Mandatory |
Surveying | CIVL20252 | 10 | Mandatory |
Steel & Concrete Structures | CIVL20322 | 10 | Mandatory |
Water Engineering 1 | CIVL20402 | 10 | Mandatory |
Computing & Numerical Methods (Civil) | CIVL20471 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Structural Design & Materials | CIVL30792 | 10 | Mandatory |
Design 3 (Civil) | CIVL31001 | 10 | Mandatory |
Individual Project | CIVL31030 | 30 | Mandatory |
Structures 3 (Civil) | CIVL33001 | 10 | Mandatory |
Hydraulics 3 | CIVL34001 | 10 | Mandatory |
Geotechnics 3 | CIVL35001 | 10 | Mandatory |
Geotechnics 4 | CIVL36002 | 10 | Mandatory |
Resource Efficiency & Sustainable Waste Management | CIVL30262 | 10 | Optional |
Nuclear Systems | MECH30632 | 10 | Optional |
Renewable Energy Systems | MECH31532 | 10 | Optional |
Course content for year 4
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Advanced Structural Analysis | CIVL40012 | 15 | Mandatory |
Environmental Assessment | CIVL41141 | 15 | Mandatory |
Civil Group Design Project | CIVL41530 | 30 | Mandatory |
Earthquake Engineering | CIVL40912 | 15 | Optional |
Computational Hydraulics | CIVL42002 | 15 | Optional |
Fire Engineering | CIVL42042 | 15 | Optional |
Legal Issues | ENGM40461 | 15 | Optional |
Engineering Foresight | ENGM41011 | 15 | Optional |
Scholarships and bursaries
You can apply for a QUEST undergraduate scholarship. This provides up to £8,000 over the course of your study, paid work placements every summer, and the potential for a full-time job with a leading civil engineering or construction company when you graduate.
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the Department's funding pages.
Facilities
The University of Manchester offers extensive library and online services to help you get the most out of your studies.
Most of the technical course units within our civil engineering programmes involve physical laboratory tests, and you will be able to use the Department's fantastic array of specialist equipment to facilitate this.
Our equipment includes dedicated structures, hydraulics and geotechnics laboratories, with facilities including wave flumes, structures and materials testing facilities, and a geotechnics centrifuge.
You can make use of a wide range of software in our dedicated computer clusters, including Revit, Abaqus, Oasys, Plaxis, Autocad, and many more, and you will get hands-on with industry-standard surveying equipment for your field work in the surveying unit.
We also have a 3D laser scanner that captures detailed 3D geometrics of civil infrastructure and topography to support your surveying activities.
Manchester's Engineering Campus Development, MECD.
Get ready to collaborate, create and innovate in a brand-new £400m purpose-built building which will allow you, our future engineers and material scientists, to come together and make your mark on the world. The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) will officially open from September 2022 and will include hundreds of flexible teaching and learning spaces with unrivalled world-class research facilities - whatever your inspiration, with MECD the possibilities are endless.