MEng Civil Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, covering the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Structural Analysis and Design, Geotechnics, Hydraulics, Project Management, and Digital Construction and Building Information Modelling. The course includes an optional professional placement year and culminates in a group Integrated Design Project and an individual research project supervised by academic staff.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: UCAS tariff points: 128-136 A-levels, including A2 Mathematics. Alternatively, an engineering-related BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM), including Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Or a T-level in Engineering or a related subject with an overall grade of D. Alternatively, an Access Course in a relevant Engineering subject, which has been passed with all Level 3 Maths and Physics units passed (128 UCAS points) will be considered. Direct entry to Level 5 of the MEng is not normally permitted. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 70%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Navigate for the Professional Engineer
- Mathematics and Engineering Analytics
- Fluid and Soil Mechanics
- Structural Analysis and Design 1
- Sustainability for Professional Practice
- Introduction to Mechanics and Materials
- Hydraulics and Water Engineering
- Digital Construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Geotechnics and Materials
- Structural Analysis and Engineering Design
- Exploring Engineering Project Management
- Engineering Geodesy and GIS
- Applied Business Management
- Highway, Transport and Traffic Engineering
- Advanced Structural Modelling and Design
- Individual Research Project
- Integrated Design Project
- Future Skills Apply
- Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering and Geophysical Hazards
- Geotechnical Engineering and Geomorphological Hazards
- Integrated Group Design Project
- Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety
- Digital Technologies and Construction Modelling
- Advanced Dynamic Analysis and Seismic Design
- Design of Concrete Structures
- Design of Steel Structures
- Legal Obligations and Regulatory Context
- Administration of Construction Contracts (Contract Management NEC)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £48,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering at Kingston University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Civil Engineering at Kingston University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Civil Engineering at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is MEng Civil Engineering at Kingston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Civil Engineering at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Civil Engineering at Kingston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.