MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth

This accredited four-year MEng program delivers comprehensive advanced training to prepare you for Chartered Civil Engineer status. Our Plymouth Civil Engineers conceive, plan, and construct infrastructure solutions that deliver shelter, clean water, sanitation, transport systems, energy security, and protection from environmental risks.
You'll develop professional communication, project management, and teamwork abilities. The option exists for a paid industrial placement with civil engineering firms, complemented by specialized seminars and access to professional mentors from our engineering network. The culminating year enhances your expertise in key civil engineering fields, concluding with a comprehensive design project.


Four-year integrated master's degree.
Launch your engineering career immediately with a program accredited by major professional bodies including ICE, IStructE, IHE, CIHT, and PWI. As a student member, you'll connect with over 80,000 global professionals and engage with local chapters. Our MEng (Hons) satisfies all academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
Gain practical exposure through site visits, field studies, and lectures from leading engineers involved in significant projects.
Utilize our £19 million Marine Building for specialized training in water and coastal engineering, with concentration options in structural engineering and flood modeling for design and risk management specialization.
Future students will benefit from our upcoming engineering and design facility, featuring cutting-edge equipment and laboratories for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Be taught by industry-experienced professionals and internationally recognized researchers.
Enhance your career prospects with an optional paid placement year, gaining valuable industry experience and professional connections.
Acquire essential design competencies from sustainable development to analytical problem-solving, including data interpretation skills crucial for civil engineering practice.
Cultivate professional attributes like effective communication, self-organization, collaborative skills, and leadership for career success.
Boost your job opportunities by obtaining an optional HSE-recognized diving certification (availability dependent).
Master fundamental subjects including geotechnics, hydraulics, structural analysis, materials science, and engineering management.
Become part of our global alumni network of Chartered Civil Engineers working at all professional levels worldwide.

4 years (with optional placement year)