MEng Civil Engineering

This module brings together theoretical fundamentals, engineering practice and code regulations for aseismic designs and enables students to understand the philosophy of earthquake resistant design and appreciate the behaviour of structures subjected to earthquake actions. One of the top structural engineers in the UK will deliver the practical aspects of the unit and show many practical cases. Advanced structural concepts, such as resonance and vibration reduction, will be demonstrated using physical models. MIDAS will be used to conduct earthquake resistant design of a frame structure based on Eurocode 8. The module will equip students with advanced knowledge in earthquake engineering to meet the challenging of engineering aseismic designs.

For students to understand the fundamentals of earthquake engineering, the methods of analysis and design of structures for earthquake resistance.
For students to be able to use the spectral method in Eurocode 8 (Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance) for the analysis and design of structures through both hand and computer methods.

Feedback will be provided together with the returns of two coursework submissions. In addition to written feedback. Two one-hour tutorials will be given to complement the written feedback.

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2027 will be £10,050 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £37,500 per annum.

For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

There is acompulsory 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.

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).

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 fees and funding, please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the scholarships and bursaries page.