MEng Honours Civil Engineering

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 world-class facilities in the Cassie Building and our dedicated Dynamics Laboratory, where you'll work with equipment 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.

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.

• The Newcastle Advanced Design Project: A major highlight of your final year is this research-intensive group project, where you'll tackle a complex, industry-relevant challenge, developing crucial leadership and innovative problem-solving skills.

• Dynamics and Structures Laboratory: You'll conduct experiments in our advanced facilities, which include shake tables for seismic testing and modern loading frames for investigating structural behavior under dynamic loads.

• Hydrodynamics Laboratory: You'll use our hydraulics lab with its wave generators and flow channels to model complex environmental processes and test maritime structures at an advanced level.

• Geotechnical Research Centre: You'll work with advanced soil testing equipment and analysis tools, gaining practical insight into ground engineering principles and applications for complex infrastructure projects.

• Field Investigation Trips: The curriculum includes advanced site visits to major infrastructure projects and geological formations, providing crucial context for your research and design work.

• Industry Collaboration: Many projects involve direct partnership with leading companies like Arup, Mott MacDonald, and Network Rail, providing valuable professional networking and insight into current industry challenges.

• Research-Led Learning: You'll work alongside world-leading researchers in our Centre for Infrastructure Materials and Geotechnical and Structures Research Group, gaining exposure to cutting-edge civil engineering challenges.

Graduates of Newcastle’s MEng Civil Engineering often move into roles like Chartered Civil Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, Infrastructure Project Manager, or Sustainability Consultant. Because your four-year MEng is deeply integrated with industry, your degree isn’t just academically rigorous—it’s professionally powerful:

• Career Services & Employability Support
  You’ll have full access to Newcastle’s award-winning Careers Service—available throughout your studies and for up to three years post-graduation. You’ll get one-to-one career guidance, support crafting CVs and applications, mock interviews, and workshops. You also gain access to 3,000+ job and placement opportunities annually via MyCareer, plus masterclasses and support for entrepreneurial ambitions. 

• Employment Stats & Salary Figures
  Within 15 months post-graduation, the median salary for Newcastle civil engineering graduates is about £29,000, rising to around £30,000 after three years and £35,500 after five years. That keeps you on track and competitive with UK-wide averages. 

• University–Industry Partnerships
  Industry forms the backbone of your learning. Expect live projects, site visits, guest lectures, and real-world collaboration—ranging from problem-solving challenges to data-bootcamps—making your learning both practical and professional. 

• Accreditation & Professional Value
  The MEng is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE), meeting the educational standards for Chartered Engineer (CEng) right from graduation—clearing a direct path to chartership. 

• Graduation Outcomes & Recognition
  A degree from Newcastle Engineering is highly regarded: 80% of civil engineering graduates become engineering professionals, 95% are employed or in further study, and 70% say their role directly fits their future plans. Plus, your degree comes from a university known for world-class research and professional impact. 

Further Academic Progression:
After your MEng, you’ll be exceptionally well positioned for both further study and career development. You might go on to pursue an MSc or a PhD in areas such as structural dynamics, resilient infrastructure, or environmental civil engineering. And thanks to your accredited MEng, you'll already have the educational qualification for CEng, making your path to leadership straightforward and well-supported.