Civil Engineering MEng

This MEng programme is designed to transform you into a future industry leader through exceptional hands-on experience that bridges advanced theory with professional practice. You'll have access to our outstanding facilities in the Northern Terrace building, which houses our advanced structures laboratory, hydraulic research equipment, and geotechnics testing centre that mirrors professional industry standards. Your learning is enhanced by cutting-edge software and culminates in ambitious, research-led group projects that tackle real-world civil engineering challenges, often with direct input from our industry partners across Yorkshire and beyond.

Here’s how you’ll gain advanced practical experience:

• Advanced Engineering Software: You'll master sophisticated tools including Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM), ABAQUS for finite element analysis, and Plaxis for advanced geotechnical design, preparing you for complex engineering challenges.

• Leeds Beckett Major Design Project: A highlight of your final year is this research-intensive group project where you'll tackle complex, industry-relevant challenges, developing crucial leadership and innovative problem-solving skills.

• Structures Research Laboratory: You'll conduct experiments in our advanced structures lab featuring modern loading frames and testing equipment for investigating full-scale structural behavior under various conditions.

• Hydraulics Research Equipment: You'll use advanced flow measurement and analysis tools to model complex environmental processes and test hydraulic systems relevant to civil engineering projects.

• Geotechnical Research Centre: You'll work with advanced soil testing apparatus including triaxial testing equipment for investigating ground engineering principles at an advanced level.

• Sustainable Materials Testing: You'll have access to our concrete technology lab where you'll test innovative and sustainable construction materials.

• Industry Collaboration: Many projects involve direct partnership with leading Yorkshire-based engineering firms and local authorities, providing valuable professional networking and insight into current industry challenges.

• Research-Led Learning: You'll work alongside researchers in our specialist centres, gaining exposure to cutting-edge civil engineering challenges and sustainable infrastructure innovations.

Graduates with an MEng in Civil Engineering from Leeds Beckett often step directly into roles such as structural engineer, project manager, or infrastructure designer. With a strong median salary of around £26,500 after 15 months and growing to £30,500 within three years, this degree offers a powerful launchpad into civil engineering careers.

Progression & Future Opportunities:
Here’s how Leeds Beckett supports you in building both competence and confidence from day one:

• University Services to Boost Employability

  • Beckett Careers Team: Offers specialized postgraduate support—helping with CVs, interview prep, graduate applications, and positioning you for leadership roles in engineering.

  • Placements and Field Experience: Undertake summer placements or a full-year industrial placement to gain real-world experience before graduation.

  • Networking & Student Community: You'll learn from industry professionals through guest lectures and events—and join the Civil Engineering Students’ Community to connect with peers and mentors early.

• Employment Stats & Salary Figures

  • MEng Graduates Start Strong: Median salary at £26,500 fifteen months after graduation, with progression to £30,500 at three years and £34,000 by five years.

  • Regional Outlook: Discover Uni reports UK engineering graduates earn around £30,000 after 15 months, rising to around £29,000 at three years and £32,000 at five years—confirming your earnings map well onto regional trends.

• University–Industry Partnerships

  • ICE Connections: You'll attend guest lectures from professionals and are encouraged to join the Institution of Civil Engineers —strengthening your industry understanding and networks.

  • Leading Facilities: Work with industry-standard labs and software for materials testing, geotechnical analysis, and structural modelling in the modern Northern Terrace building.

• Long-Term Accreditation Value

  • This MEng is an integrated master’s degree and carries full accreditation via the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)—meaning it satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, straight out of the gate.

• Graduation Outcomes

  • You’ll graduate with advanced technical knowledge, industry experience, professional alignment through ICE, and a chartership-ready qualification—all putting you in an ideal position for roles in structural design, project leadership, water resources, or infrastructure management.

Further Academic Progression:
With an MEng, you're already academically qualified for Chartered Engineer registration—yet if you want to deepen expertise, continued postgraduate study like an MSc in Advanced Structural Engineering or Infrastructure Systems can equip you for specialist consulting or leadership roles. Alternatively, you can move straight into industry—you're ready either way.