MEng Civil Engineering with Construction Management

The MEng Civil Engineering with Construction Management at the University of Brighton integrates core civil engineering principles with in-depth knowledge of construction planning, organisation, and methods in building design. This five-year, professionally accredited program equips students with the technical expertise and strategic planning skills essential for leadership roles in the civil engineering and construction industries.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: In the first year, students establish foundational knowledge in civil engineering through modules such as Land and Construction Surveying, Structural and Stress Analysis, Construction Materials, and Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics. These courses provide a solid grounding in essential engineering principles and prepare students for more advanced studies in subsequent years.

Year 2: Year two deepens understanding with modules like Fluid and Soil Mechanics, Construction Methods and Technology, Concrete Technology and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, and Computational Mechanics. Students also begin exploring optional streams, such as environmental or transport engineering, and continue with an advanced Integrated Design Project that challenges them to integrate multiple engineering disciplines.

Year 3: A placement year provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical work experience, expand your professional network, boost your confidence, and develop both existing and new skills, all of which significantly strengthen your CV.

Year 4: In the fourth year, specialization becomes clearer with core modules in Advanced Structural Design, Transportation Engineering, Hydraulics & Water Resources, Sustainability & Climate Adaptation, and Construction Management. Students undertake a substantial Design Project that applies their skills to real-world complexity under supervision, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Year 5 (Master’s level): The final year emphasizes mastery and innovation. Students enroll in advanced modules such as Integrated Design Project 3 (MEng), where they take full ownership of a major design or research-led challenge, and options like Bridge Engineering, Advanced Geotechnics, Wind Engineering, or Sustainable Construction. A capstone research/design thesis or industry-linked project synthesizes learning and showcases readiness for professional practice

Focus areas: Structural Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Planning, Project Management, Sustainable Construction, Commercial Management

Learning outcomes: Design and analyse civil engineering structures; Plan, manage, and execute construction projects; Control project costs, quality, and timelines; Apply legal and commercial principles to engineering projects; Lead multidisciplinary teams.

Professional alignment: This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM: ICE, IStructE, IHE, CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council, fully satisfying the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and partially satisfying the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng). It is also designed to meet the requirements of relevant construction management professional bodies.

Reputation: The University of Brighton has a strong reputation for producing highly employable, practical graduates. Its engineering courses are known for their industry focus, and the university is ranked in the top 50 in the UK for General Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2024).