MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

You'll have access to our world-class facilities in the Marine Building, home to the Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory – one of the UK's most advanced facilities for modelling complex coastal, ocean, and estuary processes.

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

• Specialist Coastal Engineering Software: You'll master industry-specific tools including MIKE by DHI for integrated coastal modelling, Revit for BIM in marine structures, ANSYS for fluid-structure interaction analysis, and GIS applications for coastal zone management.

• The Plymouth Coastal Design Project: A major highlight of your final year is this research-intensive group project, where you'll tackle complex, industry-relevant challenges such as climate-resilient sea defences, harbour redevelopment, or sustainable coastal management schemes.

• COAST Laboratory Research: You'll conduct advanced experiments in our state-of-the-art wave basin (30m x 15m) and flumes, capable of generating multi-directional waves combined with currents and wind to test marine structures and study complex coastal processes.

• Advanced Hydraulics Research: You'll use our instrumented flow channels and wave generation equipment to model nearshore hydrodynamics, sediment transport patterns, and structure-fluid interaction at a sophisticated level.

• Geotechnical and Environmental Testing: You'll work with advanced apparatus for testing marine sediments, coastal geology, and foundation behavior in dynamic environments, including specialist equipment for erosion analysis.

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for professional careers in civil and structural engineering, construction management, and infrastructure design. Typical roles include Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Transportation Engineer, and Project Manager. Graduates benefit from excellent career prospects:

• Career support through the University’s Careers and Employability Service and strong links with the School of Engineering’s industrial partners.

• 95% of Plymouth engineering graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with salaries averaging around £28,000–£35,000.

• Partnerships with employers such as Atkins, Balfour Beatty, and Mott MacDonald enhance placement and employment opportunities.

• Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), supporting the pathway to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

• Strong graduate outcomes, with alumni employed across the UK and internationally in leading engineering firms.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can continue to doctoral research (PhD) in Civil or Structural Engineering, or pursue specialist postgraduate study in areas such as Sustainable Infrastructure, Environmental Engineering, or Construction Management.