Civil Engineering

Overview

Course Details

At this Civil Engineering MSc course offered by the University of Southampton you'll learn the skills to solve problems in building design, water supply, infrastructure, structural and bridge engineering, geotechnical engineering, and earthquake engineering.

You’ll gain a sound understanding of civil engineering design and applications through core and specialist modules covering:

• coastal and maritime engineering
• hydraulics
• the environment
• infrastructure
• transport
• management

Depending on your module choices you can develop different skills. For example, during our structural engineering modules you'll learn how to use industry standard finite element analysis software. This is important for the design of structures and foundations in other modules.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate from our MSc in Civil Engineering, you'll be well prepared for roles in the sector.

Our graduates secure positions with leading employers in civil engineering, both consultants and contractors and also regulatory and local authorities.

As well as careers in the industry, the transferrable skills you gain make you attractive to a wide range of recruiters, from financial services through to IT and management consultancy.