MEng Civil and Structural Engineering

    MEng Civil and Structural Engineering

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,251 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    MEng Civil and Structural Engineering

    About

    Why study Civil and Structural Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?

    • Part of the MEng Civil Engineering suite of programmes, which achieved 94% overall student satisfaction rates in 2014
    • Excellent links with industry plus the opportunity to undertake a year's paid placement
    • £6 million recently invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities
    • Excellent career prospects both in the UK and overseas
    • LJMU ranked 16th in the UK for construction, surveying and planning courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
    • LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)

    • LJMU ranked 8th university in the UK for building degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)

    About your course

    Completing the MEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University will enable you to graduate with a Masters-level qualification plus the specialist knowledge and experience required to succeed in the world of civil engineering.

    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 structural engineers design, plan and manage civil and environmental projects from concept to realisation, considering structural problems and aesthetics as well as the environmental and economic impacts.

    To succeed in this exciting profession, you will 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 Structural Engineering gives you plenty of opportunities to apply your studies to real world situations, 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 Structural 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 Environment, one of the UKs leading research departments for built environment and sustainability research. LJMU 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. Staff provide excellent levels of support to ensure you reach your full potential.

    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. Thats why our students enjoy excellent career prospects after they graduate.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualification requirements

    GCSEs and equivalents

    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

    A levels

    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

    BTECs

    Extended Diploma: DDM

    Access awards

    Not accepted on MEng

    International Baccalaureate

    Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

    OCR Cambridge Technical

    Extended Diploma: DDM

    Irish awards

    Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

    T levels

    Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

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

    English Program Requirements

    • IELTS

      6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

      https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements

    Career

    Employability

    Graduates in civil and structural engineering are in high demand, with many securing job offers before they graduate.

    While civil engineers may work on site, structural engineers usually work in office-based design engineering companies, government agencies or non-governmental organisations. You will enjoy excellent opportunities for work both in the UK and overseas, working on on projects, such as:

    • tall buildings
    • football stadia
    • bridges
    • roads
    • 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.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,251 / year

    MEng Civil and Structural Engineering

    Liverpool John Moores University

    Liverpool John Moores University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Liverpool