MEng Civil Engineering with a year in industry
About this course
MEng in Civil Engineering, focusing on the planning, design, and management of societal infrastructure. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Accounting, Environmental Analysis, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum meets the requirements for Chartered Engineer status as part of the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC guidelines.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Mathematics and at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT (not Applied ICT), IT, Physics, Software Systems Development or Technology and Design. IB: 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and a Science subject (see list under A-level requirements).
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 60%
- Assessment and feedback: 50%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 60%
- Student voice: 50%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 88%
- Working and studying: 2%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 89%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 4%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- 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.
Modules
- Surveying and Measurement 1
- Mathematics 1
- Solids and Structures 1
- Construction Materials
- Hydraulics 1
- Design and Communications 1
- Geotechnics 2
- Hydraulics 2
- Structural Mechanics
- Design and Communications 2
- Infrastructure Site Characterisation
- Preparation for Civil Engineering Placement
- Project Management and Coding
- Design and Communications 3
- Project 3
- Hydraulics 3
- Structures 3
- Geotechnics 3
- Civil Engineering Placement
- Design and Communication 4
- Construction and Business Management
- Bridge and Structural Eng
- Assessment of Environmental Impacts
- Geotechnics 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £33,500. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Civil Engineering with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast?
73% 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 with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is MEng Civil Engineering with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. 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. 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.
Does MEng Civil Engineering with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Civil Engineering with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.