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    Civil Engineering with International Study MEng

    University of Birmingham

    University of Birmingham

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    United Kingdom, Birmingham

    University RankQS Ranking
    80

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    H203

    Campuses

    Birmingham (Edgbaston)

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 30,600  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Civil Engineering with International Study MEng

    About

    If you would like to spend the third year of your degree studying Civil Engineering in another country, either in English or in a foreign language, then the Civil Engineering with International Study MEng will be an excellent choice for you.

    Civil Engineering with International Study MEng, University of Birmingham. In this undergraduate degree course you have the opportunity to spend a year studying civil engineering at a foreign university Learn more.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanawiyah are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without the completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

    English Language

    You will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept your previous or alternative qualifications as evidence. Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements, and details on our presessional English language courses.

    English Program Requirements


    Number of A levels required:
    3
    Typical offer:
    AAA
    Required subjects and grades:
    A level Mathematics.

    If you have an alternative qualification to A-level mathematics the Admissions Tutor may wish to assess your mathematical ability during the application process. This will be via a Mathematics Aptitude test.

    General Studies or Critical Thinking not accepted. However, a good performance in one of these may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer.

    International Baccalaureate Diploma

    6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall.

    BTEC

    • BTEC Extended Diploma will be considered for MEng programmes providing there is sufficient Mathematics content and applicant satisfactorily completes our Mathematics aptitude test.
      Grades: MEng D*D*D* + Distinction in Maths & Further Maths, and the applicant must successfully complete our mathematics aptitude test at required level.
    • BTEC Diploma considered in combination with A Level.
      Grades: MEng D*D* plus A-level Maths grade A, and the applicant must successfully complete our mathematics aptitude test at required level.
    • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma considered in combination with 2 A Levels.
      Grades: MEng D*plus A,A including Mathematics, and the applicant must successfully complete our mathematics aptitude test at required level.

    Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements.

    Foundation Year

    Are you a UK student and would like to study for one of our degrees but lack the entry qualifications we require? If you are not studying A Level Mathematics you can consider a Foundation Year programme which can lead to entry onto one of our courses.

    Alternative offers through our Pathways to Birmingham programmes and our Contextual Offer scheme

    Students who are eligible and successfully complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive special consideration from admissions tutors and an alternative offer (typically two grades below the standard offer). In addition, our Contextual Offer Scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the contextual offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer.

    International Students

    We accept a range of international qualifications, please contact the admissions tutor for more information.

    Standard English language requirements apply, learn more about international entry requirements.

    Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

    Career

    As a student at Birmingham, you will benefit from our excellent relations across all areas of the civil engineering industry. These will help enrich and enhance your learning, and prepare you for the best possible start when you graduate.

    Opportunities include

    • Mentoring with a recent graduate or industry leader (second year)
    • Site visits to get involved in real projects around Birmingham
    • Engineering-specific careers events
    • Work experience through your degree programme and/or our RESPECT scheme
    • Benefitting from our extensive industry connections with help finding placements
    • Extra-curricular lectures delivered by industry professionals
    • Access to our award-winning Careers Network team

    Industrial experience

    We offer two types of accredited industrial experience, both of which count towards your degree. You will gain valuable experience working on real-world problems whilst developing your personal and professional skills in the workplace. Many students who engage with industrial experience during their study find their academic learning becomes more meaningful, and they tend to perform better as a result.

    Industrial Year: Adding an extra year to your degree, you can spend a year working with an organisation, before returning to the University to resume your study. You can add an industrial year to any of our BEng and most of our MEng programmes.

    Industrial Experience: Your degree remains the same length and you instead have your work experience formally recognised over two summer placements.

    When I came to Birmingham it was the third University I'd ever been round and I just felt really at home, it offered everything I wanted. It offered a great department, it offered a great location, I loved the city, it offered great extra-curriculars what I wanted to do.

    Becky Drew, MEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience graduate.

    Where our graduates work:

    • Amey
    • Arup
    • Balfour Beatty
    • Interserve Construction
    • KBR
    • Laing O’Rourke
    • Mott MacDonald
    • Keller Ground Engineering
    • InBev
    • The British Army
    • Procter & Gamble
    • Aecom
    • Buro Happold
    • Barclays
    • IBM
    • URS
    • CH2M
    • Osborne
    • BP
    • Cundall

    When looking at graduates it is highly important that they are engaged and connected with the working environment and are, for example, aware of the tools that are applied as part of their chosen profession.

    The University of Birmingham prepares its students with practical hands-on sessions bridging the gulf between academia and industry very well, which in turn is very helpful to the individual candidate.

    Johnny Ojeil, Director, Arup.

    Careers Network

    We provide a wealth of opportunities to develop your career. From your first day at Birmingham to after you graduate, the Careers Network is here to help you identify and achieve your individual career aspirations through its wide range of services.

    Our dedicated careers team brings you information, advice and guidance tailored to your specific needs. Careers advisers offer one-to-one advice appointments where you can discuss your career plans and explore your options. In addition, our employer-endorsed award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.

    Visit the Careers Network website for more details

    Professional Accreditation

    Accredited degree

    This degree programme was accredited in 2017 by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council. For the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 30,600 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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