MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering

About your course

The MEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering is taught by research-active experts with extensive links within the civil engineering industry. Plus you will graduate with a Masters-level qualification and enhanced career prospects.

Additional course costs

There are no costs for day site visits for core and optional modules. Optional field trips and site visits will have costs involved. Students will need to purchase safety boots for site visits, and a basic scientific calculator.

Civil and environmental engineers design, plan and manage civil and environmental projects from concept to realisation, considering the environmental and economic impacts.

They need to be competent technically, practical in outlook and capable of giving professional advice on a variety of subjects ranging from design to construction and site management.

The MEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering gives you plenty of opportunities to apply your studies to real world situations. The degree is supported by employers from industry who provide case studies and suggestions for projects and the year-long work placement should you take this option.

What is an integrated masters (MEng) programme?

The MEng in Civil and Offshore Engineering is an integrated master's degree. This means that it combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course.

What are the benefits of completing an MEng degree?

• You will graduate with a Masters level degree without having to apply for an MSc course
• You will gain a depth of specialist knowledge and experience highly sought after by employers
• You will be able to undertake the Initial Professional Development (on-the-job training) required to become a Chartered Engineer as soon as you graduate
• You will enjoy excellent career prospects and expect to command higher salaries than graduates with a BEng

What financial support is available to MEng students?

You will be eligible to apply for the same financial support as other undergraduates for the duration of your MEng. This includes student loans to cover your tuition fees and living expenses plus means-tested grants and bursaries

This financial support is not available to students who enrol on an MSc degree after completing a BEng programme. Furthermore, if you are awarded an LJMU scholarship worth 1,000 or 10,000 you will receive this award for every year of your degree as well.

Why study civil engineering at LJMU?

LJMUs civil engineering programmes are delivered by the School of Civil Engineering and Built Enviroment, one of the UKs leading research schools for built environment and sustainability research. The University is also ranked in the top 15 higher education institutions working in this field.

This research directly informs all of LJMUs civil engineering programmes, so you can be confident that your studies will reflect ongoing developments and innovation in this exciting field.

The School's programmes are designed to develop innovative and creative professionals equipped to react to the challenges of the modern global built environment.

Furthermore, extensive links with professional bodies and industry mean you will enjoy a wide range of opportunities for work-placements, professional skills development and networking with potential employers. That's why our students enjoy excellent career prospects after they graduate.

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

ABB-AAB
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

While Mathematics A Level is not a requirement, students would benefit from having either AS in mathematics or an A Level in a subject with some mathematical content

Extended Diploma: DDM

Not accepted on MEng

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Extended Diploma: DDM

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.

Employability

LJMU civil engineering graduates are in high demand, with many securing job offers before they graduate, both in the UK and overseas.

This degree will open up exciting career paths for you, working on site or in office-based design work in civil engineering practices, in local authorities and government agencies or non-governmental organisations often in utilities companies, such as water suppliers.

There are good opportunities for work overseas and in the UK on projects, such as water treatment works.

The transferable skills developed on this course are also highly valued in many other fields of employment.

Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service

A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.

Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website. There are opportunities for flexible, paid and part-time work through Unitemps, LJMU's in-house recruitment service, and we also offer fully funded Discovery Internships.

One-to-one careers and employability advice is available via our campus-based Careers Zones and we offer a year-round programme of events, including themed careers and employability workshops, employer events and recruitment fairs. Our Start-Up Hub can help you to grow your enterprise skills and to research, plan and start your own business or become a freelancer.

A suite of learning experiences, services and opportunities is available to final year students to help ensure you leave with a great onward plan. You can access LJMU's Careers, Employability and Start-up Services after you graduate and return for one-to-one support for life.