Overview
Throughout the Civil Engineering (Part Time) MSc degree from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, you will develop a high level of knowledge and skills in the fields of structural engineering, construction management, geotechnical engineering and innovative construction materials.
The MSc Civil Engineering programme embraces research-led teaching, where the students are actively engaged by accomplishing technical tasks, either in the form of group work or individual projects. .
This programme comprises four semesters of taught modules, followed by a research dissertation project spanning two semesters.
Career opportunities:
- Graduates from this programme are well prepared for roles such as consultant or site manager in the construction industry, as well as similar positions in government, and in water management and infrastructure facilities. Graduates can also find employment as structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, hydraulic and hydrologic engineers, quantity surveyors and quality managers.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Sustainable Technology and Building Materials
Critical State Soil Mechanics
Sustainable Engineering With Timber
Environmental Engineering and Management Practice
Sustainable Drainage Systems
Advanced Construction Management
Advanced Simulation of Sustainable Structural Systems
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Suzhou, China
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 32 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in ChinaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
China- Top 100 of 2026 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
- Other universities: 80 – 85 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution
- UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
- 3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents50000 CNY / year≈ 50000 CNY / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents50000 CNY / year≈ 50000 CNY / year
Living costs
Suzhou
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