MEng Civil Engineering with Architectural Design
About this course
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Architectural Design, a civil engineering degree situated in the civil engineering subject area. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling and Engineering Design. The first two years are shared with other civil engineering programmes, before the curriculum introduces dedicated architectural and urban design specialisms alongside core structural and geomechanical engineering topics in the later stages. The first year establishes engineering foundations through compulsory modules such as An Introduction to Civil Engineering Design and Digital Skills, Civil Engineering Fundamentals, Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment, Mechanics, Structures and Materials, and ThermoFluids. The second year continues with compulsory study in City Infrastructure Design Project, Hydraulics, Liveable Cities, Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II, Numerical Methods, Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis, and Structural Design. Year 3 focuses on core topics through Geotechnical Engineering, Individual Project, Structural Stability and Finite Element Analysis, and Urban Design. The final year involves major practical work via the Architectural Engineering Project and Architectural Group Design Project, alongside Project Economics and Management, while offering optional modules that cover advanced topics such as Advanced Finite Element Analysis, Advanced Geotechnical Engineering, Advanced Structural Engineering, Composites Engineering Design and Mechanics, Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Design of Steel Buildings, Energy Performance Assessment of Buildings, Energy Resources and Engineering, Transport Management and Safety, Transport, Energy and the Environment, and Waste Resource Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 20%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 14%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Civil Engineering Design and Digital Skills
- Civil Engineering Fundamentals
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
- Mechanics, Structures and Materials
- ThermoFluids
- City Infrastructure Design Project
- Hydraulics
- Liveable Cities
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II
- Numerical Methods
- Soil Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Individual Project
- Structural Stability and Finite Element Analysis
- Urban Design
- Architectural Engineering Project
- Architectural Group Design Project
- Project Economics and Management
- Advanced Finite Element Analysis
- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
- Advanced Structural Engineering
- Composites Engineering Design and Mechanics
- Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Design of Steel Buildings
- Energy Performance Assessment of Buildings
- Energy Resources and Engineering
- Transport Management and Safety
- Transport, Energy and the Environment
- Waste Resource Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering with Architectural Design at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £42,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering with Architectural Design at University of Southampton do next?
95% 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 Architectural Design at University of Southampton?
95% 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 Architectural Design at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
Is MEng Civil Engineering with Architectural Design at University of Southampton 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.
How many students continue on MEng Civil Engineering with Architectural Design at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.