Overview

The MSc in Civil Engineering at University of Glasgow is intended for students with a first degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline who wish to extend their expertise to a higher level in preparation for a professional career.

Two major design project courses will develop your abilities to apply your knowledge of civil engineering to the design of engineering projects. One of these projects is specifically civil engineering in content. The other is multi-disciplinary in nature and will involve working in teams with MSc students from other engineering disciplines to tackle a broad-based design problem.

You will also undertake an individual project, allowing you to investigate a specific topic in considerable depth.

You will be taught by staff who are leading researchers in their fields, so that course content can reflect state-of-the-art understanding, relevant to future challenges for civil engineering industry and the profession.

The programme is designed to provide the advanced education required of the civil engineers of tomorrow.

The school has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include positions in civil engineering, structural engineering and environmental engineering, and working with design consultants, contractors and public authorities or utilities.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to positions in companies such as VINCI, Mott Macdonald Ltd and Atkins.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Civil Design Project M
Integrated Systems Design Project M
Engineering Skills M
MSc Project
Adv. Structural Analysis & Earthquake Engineering 5
Structures under Extreme Loads M

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 226 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Engineering discipline or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree with at least 2 credit bearing modules in Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics and Civil/Structural Engineering-related subjects at an average grade of pass.
We exceptionally accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) with an average grade of 2.1 in accepted modules.
Extensive work experience may be considered in addition to academic qualifications for those that fall just below the requirements noted above. Architecture Degrees are not accepted for this programme.
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34470 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12960 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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