- UCAS course code
- H201
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Engineering (MEng)
MEng Civil Engineering
Society needs civil engineers now more than ever, and our courses are ranked Top Five in the UK (QS World Rankings, 2024).
Duration: 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: H201 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study abroad
Scholarships available
Field trips
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: ABB including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements
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
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:
Fire Engineering
| Unit code | CIVL42042 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | Level 4 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Fire safety is a requirement of building design and construction. Achieving fire safety has important implications on structural design that structural engineers should be aware of and be able to evaluate. After a brief introduction to building fire safety using the existing prescriptive approach, this unit will provide details of the different aspects of a quantitative, performance based engineering method for assessing fire resistance of structures, at both element and whole structural level. It will also introduce smoke control and means of escape. The academic knowledge will then be demonstrated by case studies from practical fire engineering applications, to be presented by an experienced fire engineering practitioner. The course is delivered as 24 hours of lectures (including 2 hours of an invited lecture of case study by an industrial practitioner) and 12 hours of supervised tutorial work. Assessment is 80% exam (3 hours) and 20% coursework. This unit is at the forefront of structural fire engineering and is informed by recent research progresses. It covers some multidisciplinary topics that are not in traditional civil and structural engineering syllabus but will benefit civil and structural engineers in their interactions with related professionals.
Aims
- To understand the requirements of fire safety precautions of buildings.
- To appreciate the importance and benefits of performance based fire engineering in the fire safety design of buildings.
- To be able to carry out quantitative assessment of fire resistance of structures, including fire behaviour, heat transfer and structural behaviour at elevated temperatures.
- To understand different options of smoke control to aid means of escape.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 80% |
| Report | 20% |
Feedback methods
Exams - via script viewing
Report - on Blackboard
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Project supervision | 20 |
| Tutorials | 12 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 94 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Yong Wang | Unit coordinator |