MEng Hons 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 Newton Building, including our Civil Engineering Research Centre which features a heavy structures laboratory with strong floor and reaction wall, advanced hydraulics research equipment, and geotechnics testing apparatus 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 the Northern powerhouse region.

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.

• Salford 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 advanced experiments in our heavy structures lab, testing full-scale structural components and systems under various loading conditions using our modern loading frames and strong floor facilities.

• Hydraulics Research Laboratory: You'll use our advanced wave generation equipment and flow channels to model complex environmental processes and test hydraulic structures at an expert level.

• Geotechnical Research Centre: You'll work with advanced soil testing equipment including triaxial cells and consolidation apparatus for investigating ground engineering principles for complex infrastructure projects.

Graduates from Salford’s MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering programme step directly into advanced roles like structural engineer, design consultant, infrastructure planner, or project leader—with academic rigour, hands-on experience from optional placements, and a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Progression & Future Opportunities:
Here’s how Salford supports your journey toward academic excellence and professional readiness:

• University Services to Boost Employability

  • Industry Placement Year: You have the option to undertake a placement between years two and three—Salford tutors support you through job applications and monitor your progress throughout. 

  • Careers Support Team: Salford’s dedicated careers service works with engineering students throughout their degree, helping build your CV, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers. 

  • Practical Learning Opportunities: Engage in collaborative group projects, Constructionarium field courses, and guest lectures that bring real-world civil engineering into your studies. 

• Employment Statistics & Salary Figures

  • Median Earnings: Across Civil Engineering graduates at Salford, typical earnings are around £27,500 at 15 months post-graduation, staying similar at year three, and rising to £30,500 by year five. 

  • High Employment Rate: About 95% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. 

• University–Industry Partnerships (Specific)

  • Excellent Location for Industry Engagement: Based in Greater Manchester, the programme taps into local infrastructure developments, canal and railway heritage, and close links with companies—giving you opportunities for real-world exposure.

  • £65 Million Engineering Hub: Your learning happens in a state-of-the-art facility designed for collaboration with industry, featuring advanced labs in hydraulics, geotechnics, and heavy structures. 

• Long-Term Accreditation Value

  • Full CEng Accreditation: The MEng is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)—comprising ICE, IStructE, IHE, CIHT, and more—and fully satisfies the educational base for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, straight out of graduation. 

• Graduation Outcomes

  • By the time you graduate, you’ll hold a fully accredited MEng, complemented by optional placements, hands-on field experience, and strong employability backing—making you ready for elevated roles in structural design, infrastructure management, or leadership in engineering sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
Once you’ve completed the MEng, you’re academically equipped for CEng registration—yet if you wish to deepen your knowledge or specialize, you can pursue postgraduate study, such as an MSc in Structural Engineering—offering focused expertise and advanced learning to further enhance your professional status.