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Master of Civil Engineering MSc

Loughborough University

  • Loughborough, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year MSc in civil engineering covering low carbon construction, geotechnics and climate resilience.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Civil Engineering MSc. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

  • Consultancy
  • construction design and contracting organisations in the UK and overseas

Curriculum

  • Modules: research methods
  • low carbon materials for construction
  • advanced geotechnical and environmental modelling
  • quantitative and numerical methods
  • GIS and data management
  • structural dynamics and earthquake engineering
  • nature-based solutions for climate resilience
  • disaster risk management and a 60-credit research dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Entry requirement on the programme page: 2:1+ UK honours degree or international equivalent (country equivalents listed on the page).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours or equivalent) in a relevant subject; some programmes need a portfolio, writing sample or work experience; one academic reference and transcript

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
  • TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
  • PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
  • Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
  • Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Completed application form
  • Identification document
  • Prior degree certificate
  • Language proficiency evidence if requested
  • Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements
  2. English requirement and deadline on the programme page (international deadline 23 August 2027 for September 2027 start. 14 December 2026 for the London February 2027 start. Official website). Register on the online portal and apply directly at official website (no application fee). Provide qualifications
  3. English test results
  4. personal statement and a portfolio or writing sample where the programme requires one. Accept the offer and upload outstanding documents. Pay the 2
  5. 500 GBP CAS deposit
  6. credited to tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£27,000 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£37,539 GBP

Program details

CampusLoughborough
Faculty or school_
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    23 Aug 2027

    282 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.