Master of Engineering (MEng)

MEng Civil Engineering

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  • Duration: 4 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: H201 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Scholarships available
  • Field trips
  • Accredited course

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Fees and funding

Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £34,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

Additional expenses

There is a compulsory field course for Civil Engineering students which incurs a subsidised fee* (approx. £100) that contributes to travel, accommodation and subsistence. You are expected to bring your own wet weather clothing and footwear.

The exact cost and dates of the trip are confirmed at the start of your second year.

* In accordance with current University policy, this fee is restricted to be not more than 1% of the annual tuition fee of the course

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

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 .

Course unit details:
Modelling & Simulation (Civil)

Course unit fact file
Unit code CIVL20082
Credit rating 10
Unit level Level 2
Teaching period(s) Semester 2
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

This unit introduces the uses of computational modelling within Civil and Structural engineering as a design and analysis tool. It highlights the benefits and also possible pitfalls of using numerical models. The need to validate all computer models is emphasized by imple examples that may not be accurately captured by a computer model without careful thought. The potential power of computer models is introduced by starting with simple examples that can be validated by hand and then introducing complexity that cannot be easily analysed using hand calculations.

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description
Structures 1 (Civil) CIVL13001 Pre-Requisite Compulsory

Aims

To provide an introduction to modelling and simulation as relevant to civil and structural engineering.
To develop students’ ability to use common structural analysis and computational fluid mechanics modelling packages
To develop students’ ability to judge the quality and reliability of their numerical predications.

Syllabus

1. The principles of modelling and simulation for engineering
2. Basics of modelling for structural engineering
3. Use of popular engineering software packages for structural problems
4. Basics of modelling for fluid mechanics
5. Use of popular engineering software packages for fluid flow problems

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Report 100%

Feedback methods

Written comments provided on reports and verbal feedback in labs and lectures within 3 weeks from submission

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
eAssessment 10
Lectures 17
Tutorials 15
Independent study hours
Independent study 58

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Steven Lind Unit coordinator

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