Study Civil Engineering (MSc) at Cardiff University in the UK, School of Engineering
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Civil Engineering (MSc)

UK

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What will I learn?

This established course offers the knowledge and expertise necessary for a career across a broad spectrum of civil engineering. The MSc in Civil Engineering aims to build on the knowledge and skills that you have obtained as an undergraduate and to help prepare you for a career as a consulting civil engineer across the broad spectrum of the professional discipline. The overall aim of this well-established course is to provide a sound scientific, technical and commercial understanding of civil engineering issues and practice. You will be introduced to the broad nature of civil engineering through the integration of knowledge from structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and water engineering. The course will also provide training in engineering research methods and will develop a range of related transferable skills. You will also develop an appreciation of the principles and activities involved in the day-to-day management of engineering business units, typical of those within which civil engineering is practised.

Graduates of this course will be able to work as professional and highly proficient engineers with the skills and expertise necessary to work in a range of careers across the field of civil engineering.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£30,700.00 (US$ 39,647) per year
Deposit: £2,500

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

31/08/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

Park Place,

Cardiff,

CF10 3AT, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£30,700.00 (US$ 39,647) per year
Living cost -The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is 1023 per month. The fee mentioned is for 2025 entry.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

Park Place,

Cardiff,

CF10 3AT, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant degree subject such as architectural, civil or structural engineering, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers world-leading teaching, a vibrant campus life with diverse activities, excellent facilities, and global career prospects.

  • Ranked within top 24 research-intensive UK universities
  • 12th in the UK for graduate employability (THE, 2025)
  • 3rd most affordable student city in the UK (NatWest, 2025)
  • More than 6,300 overseas students

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