MEng Civil Engineering
About this course
MEng in Civil Engineering, covering structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design. The course includes both individual and group project components. A sandwich year with supervised work experience is available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BBB to include Mathematics and at least one other numerate Science such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade B and BB at A Level to include Mathematics and at least one other numerate Science such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject Access to HE: Maths, Science or Engineering Diploma with 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 68%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 56%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially 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 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 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 partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Thermo-Fluid Mechanics
- Civil Engineering materials
- Professional Engineering
- Engineering Communication
- Structural Mechanics and Design
- Geotechnics and Engineering Geology
- Analytical and Numerical Methods
- Hydraulics and Engineering Hydrology
- Practicing Civil Engineering
- Highways and Transportation
- Supervised Work Experience (Sandwich course only)
- Individual Project
- Integrated Project
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnics – Analysis and Design
- Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering
- Managing Civil Engineering Projects
- Integrative Group Project
- Advanced Civil Engineering Materials
- Geo-environmental Engineering
- Advanced Structural Mechanics
- Advanced Structural Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £41,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering at University of South Wales do next?
90% 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 University of South Wales?
84% 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 University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 68 UCAS points.
Is MEng Civil Engineering at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially 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 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 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 partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.