MEng 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 outstanding facilities at our Frenchay Campus, including our advanced structures laboratory, hydraulics 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 the South West.

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.

• UWE 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 heavy structures lab featuring strong floors and modern loading frames for testing full-scale structural components and systems.

• Hydraulics Research Laboratory: You'll use advanced flow measurement equipment and wave generation tools to model complex environmental processes and test hydraulic structures.

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

Graduates are equipped for careers in civil and structural engineering, project management, and sustainable infrastructure, with roles such as Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Transportation Engineer, and Project Manager. The program’s professional focus and accreditation ensure strong employability:

• Career support through UWE’s Careers and Employability Service and the School of Engineering’s employer networks.

• Over 90% of engineering graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with starting salaries around £28,000–£35,000.

• Industry links with companies like Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Mott MacDonald provide placements and career pathways.

• Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), enabling progression toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

• Graduates work on infrastructure and civil projects nationally and internationally, contributing to sustainable development.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates may pursue a PhD in Civil or Structural Engineering or postgraduate study in Sustainable Infrastructure, Environmental Engineering, or Construction Management.