MEng Civil Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, a civil engineering degree focused on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure systems. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The fourth year features advanced study in civil engineering analysis, design and management, alongside industry-focused projects and specialist optional modules. The course fully meets the educational requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through Professional Skills, Structural Forms and Stress Analysis, Mathematical Modelling of Structures, Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Materials for Construction, Collaborative Practice in the Built Environment, and Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1. Year 2 develops technical capabilities via Open Channel Flow Design and Analysis, Soil Mechanics and Geology, Management of Design and Construction, Practical Skills for Civil Engineering, Analysis & Design of Steel and Timber Structures, Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures, and Geomatics Engineering Surveying 2. Year 3 advances proficiency through Research Dissertation, Further Structural Analysis and Geotechnical Design, Construction Contracts, Law and Finance, Teamwork and Leadership, Sustainable Development and Stakeholder Communication, and Transport Infrastructure Engineering, while offering optional modules such as Digital Design, Construction and Operation, Ground Engineering and Monitoring, and Water Resources, Sustainability and Climate Change. Year 4 consolidates advanced learning with Teamwork Design Project, Low Carbon Materials for Construction, Advanced Geotechnical and Environmental Modelling, and Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, supported by further options including Infrastructure Planning, Principles and Application of BIM, Urban and Rural Water Engineering, Strategic Management for Construction and Engineering, Geographic Information Systems and Data Management, Disaster Risk Management, and Flood Modelling and Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDD plus A level Maths at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD plus A level Maths at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Maths Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Applied Science or Physical Science
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 24%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- 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 Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Skills
- Structural Forms and Stress Analysis
- Mathematical Modelling of Structures
- Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Materials for Construction
- Collaborative Practice in the Built Environment
- Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1
- Open Channel Flow Design and Analysis
- Soil Mechanics and Geology
- Management of Design and Construction
- Practical Skills for Civil Engineering
- Analysis & Design of Steel and Timber Structures
- Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures
- Geomatics Engineering Surveying 2
- Research Dissertation
- Further Structural Analysis and Geotechnical Design
- Construction Contracts, Law and Finance
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Sustainable Development and Stakeholder Communication
- Transport Infrastructure Engineering
- Digital Design, Construction and Operation
- Ground Engineering and Monitoring
- Water Resources, Sustainability and Climate Change
- Teamwork Design Project
- Low Carbon Materials for Construction
- Advanced Geotechnical and Environmental Modelling
- Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (15 credits)
- Infrastructure Planning
- Principles and Application of BIM
- Urban and Rural Water Engineering (15 credits)
- Strategic Management for Construction and Engineering (15 credits)
- Geographic Information Systems and Data Management
- Disaster Risk Management
- Flood Modelling and Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £52,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering at Loughborough University do next?
65% 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is MEng Civil Engineering at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. 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. 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 Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.
How many students continue on MEng Civil Engineering at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.