This programme has been developed to deepen students’ knowledge and skills in analysis and problem-solving, and therefore their ability to address new issues and challenges in all civil engineering disciplines. The programme thus aims to produce graduates who are equipped for professional roles in the civil engineering industry.

The programme will provide civil engineering graduates and practitioners with additional structured, formal training to complete the educational base for UK-SPEC Chartered Engineer under the institutions represented in the Joint Board of Moderators. Accreditation for the programme to meet the requirements of Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), will be sought from the Joint Board of Moderators shortly.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for admission to MSc (by coursework) in Civil Engineering must satisfy the following minimum general and programme-specific entry requirements:

• A minimum of a lower Second-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, that is recognised by the Senate of UTB.

  AND

• At least a credit or equivalent in English Language GCE O-level or a valid IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or its equivalent.
  The IELTS or TOEFL is to be taken within 2 years of the start date of the programme. The English Language requirements may be waived where qualifying studies in Higher Education were in the medium of English Language. Where candidates completed their higher education more than 2 years prior to their current application they will need to show that they have continued to study or work in the medium of English.

Mature applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, recognised by the Senate of UTB, at least 3 years of relevant working experience, pass an interview and/or entry test, and fulfill the same English language proficiency criteria above.

Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Programme Structure

The MSc (by Coursework) Civil Engineering programme is offered on a full-time basis over one year, or part-time basis over two years. For modules in the part-time arrangement, classes will only take place on one day a week, in which the students will join full-time students on the modules.