Civil and Structural Engineering
About this course
MEng, BEng in Civil and Structural Engineering, a civil engineering degree focusing on structural analysis, materials, and infrastructure design. Core topics include Research Methods, Engineering Design. This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators and features shared first-year studies across civil engineering routes. The first year covers core foundations through Architecture and Sustainability, Surveying, Construction Technology and Management, Structural Analysis and Design, and Materials, Water and Soils. The second year introduces compulsory modules such as Water Engineering and Geotechnics and Structural Design and Materials 1, alongside optional choices including Transport Planning and Modelling 1 and Sustainable Engineering Solutions. The third year advances into studies like Water Engineering and Geotechnics 2 and Structural Design and Materials 2, while incorporating an Individual Research Project 1. The fourth year concludes with advanced compulsory work including Individual Research Project 2 and Integrated Design Project 4, alongside optional modules such as Advanced Concrete Design – MEng and Geotechnical Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA BTEC: D*D*D with Distinctions in all Mathematics units including Maths and Further Maths (and/or other appropriate maths units) plus an interview and diagnostic Maths test. Some units may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. Please contact us for further information. IB: 18 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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 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 a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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 a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Architecture and Sustainability
- Surveying, Construction Technology and Management
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Materials, Water and Soils
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 1
- Integrated Design Project 1 (including Design Studio 1)
- Water Engineering and Geotechnics
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 2
- Integrated Design Project 2
- Structural Design and Materials 1
- Transport Planning and Modelling 1
- Sustainable Engineering Solutions
- Architectural History and Theory 2
- Highway Engineering
- Building Physics 1: Fundamental Principles
- Data and Research Methods for Engineers
- Water Engineering and Geotechnics 2
- Structural Design and Materials 2
- Integrated Design Project 3
- Individual Research Project 1
- Transport Planning and Modelling 2
- Architectural History and Theory 3
- Wastewater Engineering
- Environmental Health Engineering in Developing Countries
- Highway Engineering 2
- Computational Methods for Civil Engineering
- Building Physics 2: Services Design
- Engineering Geology
- Individual Research Project 2
- Integrated Design Project 4
- Design and Management of Structures in Earthquake Zones
- Advanced Concrete Design – MEng
- Deterioration and Maintenance of Concrete Structures (MEng)
- Advanced Steel and Composite Design
- Water Resource Management
- Water Supply
- Engineering in Emergencies – MEng
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Advanced Structural Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Leeds do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Leeds?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Is Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Leeds 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 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 a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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 a Chartered Engineer.
Does Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Leeds?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.