MEng Hons Civil and Structural Engineering

This programme is built around a 'hands-on' approach to learning, ensuring you develop the practical skills and confidence to excel as a civil engineer from the very start of your career. You'll have access to our excellent facilities in the Harrison Hughes Building, which houses modern civil engineering laboratories, including our structures lab, hydraulics lab, and geotechnics research equipment where you can test designs and understand material behaviour in real-world conditions. 

Here’s how you’ll gain practical, industry-relevant experience:

• Industry-Standard Software: You'll gain proficiency in essential professional tools including AutoCAD for design and drafting, Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM), and LUSAS for finite element analysis, ensuring you're industry-ready upon graduation.

• Liverpool Design Projects: A key feature of your degree is the series of group design projects where you'll work in teams to solve complex civil engineering problems, developing crucial project management and teamwork skills valued by employers.

• Structures Laboratory: You will conduct hands-on experiments in our dedicated structures lab, equipped with modern loading frames and testing equipment, allowing you to test structural components and understand their real-world performance.

• Hydrodynamics Laboratory: You'll use our hydraulics lab with its flow channels and wave generation equipment to model water behaviour and environmental processes relevant to civil engineering projects.

• Geotechnical Engineering Equipment: You'll test soil properties and foundation behaviour using our advanced geotechnical testing apparatus, gaining practical insight into ground engineering principles.

Graduates of the MEng Civil and Structural Engineering program at Liverpool are equipped to enter professional engineering roles with strong technical and project management skills: typical job roles include Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Project Engineer, and Environmental Engineer. They are prepared to work across consultancy, construction, infrastructure development, and specialist design sectors.

• University services: The Careers & Employability Service offers one-to-one guidance, CV and interview preparation, and access to the MyFuture jobs portal; the School of Engineering supports networking events, placement preparation, and mentoring opportunities.

• Employment stats and salaries: Liverpool engineering graduates have high employability rates, with the majority securing roles in engineering or consultancy shortly after graduation; starting salaries are typically above UK national averages (~£26,000+).

• University–industry partnerships: Students benefit from links with leading engineering firms, industrial projects, and the Industrial Liaison Committee, which guides teaching and provides networking opportunities.

• Long-term accreditation value: The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), satisfying the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

• Graduation outcomes: Graduates secure positions in major civil, structural, and environmental firms, progressing quickly into specialist, leadership, or chartered roles.

Further Academic Progression:
After graduation, students may pursue a PhD or MRes in civil or structural engineering, or specialist MSc programs in areas such as sustainable construction, structural dynamics, or water and environmental engineering. Some graduates also choose management pathways, including an MBA or project management qualifications, for broader career opportunities.