Civil Infrastructure Engineering,MSc

What we will provide
We provide world-class teaching and comprehensive support to all our students. Our access to state-of-the-art labs, encouraging free membership with professional bodies and subscription to various online resources ensure your success in the dynamic engineering landscape.

What you will provide
For this course we are looking for dedicated graduates who have a willingness to engage with problem solving and an inquisitive mind. You must be able to think outside of the box and autonomously, applying the skills you have learnt to take on challenges. This subject area is constantly evolving so it is key to keep up to date.

What skills we teach
With the emphasis on hands-on learning, you will delve into structural analysis, geotechnics and hydraulics, developing your practical expertise in software and computing in engineering. You will engage in interdisciplinary infrastructure planning through project-based modules, cultivating soft skills such as effective communication and teamwork. We encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability, ensuring you’re well-equipped for the dynamic challenges of modern infrastructure development.

Professional Practice Year
If you meet satisfactory academic performance and have secured a suitable professional experience, you will have the option to be transferred onto our MSc Civil Infrastructure Engineering including Professional Practice programme. Taking the Professional Practice route allows you to extend the duration of your Masters to 22 months and gain valuable working experience to support your career aspirations. The placement commences after the completion of your MSc dissertation and can be paid work, study abroad exchanges or unpaid research projects or even a mix of these options. You will return to Aston the following May for an intensive period on campus to draw all your learning together and finalise the assessments.

Career prospects
Previous graduates have gone on to a wide range of successful careers after completing this programme, some of the roles include consultancy, construction project management and civil and structural engineering. Of course, some have chosen to extend their studies and research by continuing to PhD opportunities.

Professional accreditation
*This programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM): the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Permanent Way Institution (PWI). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2025.