Overview

The Civil Engineering MSc programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University embraces research-led teaching, where the students are actively engaged by accomplishing technical tasks, either in the form of group work or individual projects.

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.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this Civil Engineering programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 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

This degree is accredited 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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Technology and Building Materials
Sustainable Engineering with Timber
Advanced Simulation of Sustainable Structural Systems
Environmental Engineering and Management Practice
Sustainable Drainage Systems
Critical State Soil Mechanics
Advanced Structural Design
Advanced Construction Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 33 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in China

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or in related field

UK:

UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent

China:

Top 100 of 2021 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 - 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution

North America:

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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Non-residents

100000 CNY / year

≈ 100000 CNY / year
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Citizens or residents

100000 CNY / year

≈ 100000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China

3000 - 5500 CNY / month

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Funding

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