Civil Engineering and Management MSc / PGDip / PGCert
- RankingTop 100QS World Rankings 2025
- Delivery formatIn person
- Start dateSeptemer 2025Duration1 year full-time, or on a part-time basis over 24 months
- AwardMaster of Science / Postgraduate Diploma / Postgraduate Certificate
- Entry requirements2:1 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant non-engineering subject.
- Fees£11,740 (full-time) / £5,870 (part-time)
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Course overview
Open up a world of careers in project and construction management with this course. Forge your future in this high-demand field, by diving deep into the world of technical civil engineering.
Learn how engineering and construction organisations operate in the real world. Dive into hands-on projects where you'll bring taught disciplines and techniques to life.
Course Structure
This course is delivered in intense week-long modules. This term modules are typically run between September and January. All modules are compulsory and cover core subjects such as geotechnics, synoptic engineering, and financial decision making.
Course highlights
Whether you want to expand your engineering skills, or completely start over in a new field, this course will help you find your path in this in-demand industry. you'll benefit from our six decades' worth of experience delivering Masters level education to students from across the world in specialised areas of civil engineering.
- Benefit from our state-of-the-art School of Engineering Building
- Study within a department with 60 years of experience within specialised areas of Civil Engineering
- Begin a global career in consultancy, contracting industry or the wider engineering industry
This MSc counts towards achieving Chartered Engineer accreditation.
Tailor your studies to meet the needs of your chosen career path, with a wide choice of individual research projects.
Benefit from high employment opportunities that currently characterise engineering masters.
Course delivery
The taught element of your course takes place between September and May, and your individual research project will be undertaken from May to September. You can transfer from the Postgraduate Diploma to the MSc programme, upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma, providing you satisfy the MSc requirements.
- Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields
- Engage in tutorials that promote independent problem-solving and enquiry-based learning
- Develop a spectrum of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, time management, and communication through project work
- Gain valuable experience by engaging in practical assignments that simulate real-world tasks and cultivate job-ready skills
- Develop critical, technical and analytical skills, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, problem-solving, and familiarise yourself with specialised equipment and techniques through laboratory work
- Study in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering building. It includes a 179-capacity Design Centre and 160 drop-in study spaces, providing you with flexible learning opportunities
Module information
This course is made up of a total of 180 credits, 120 of which are from taught modules. A research project forms the basis of the remaining 60 credits.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
The optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
Year: 1
2025/26 Session
In order to be awarded an accredited degree a student must have achieved 100 credits in taught modules given that the pass mark at this level is 50.
The following must be taken:
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
---|---|---|
Construction Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
Engineering Production and Risk Management in Construction | 20 | Semester 2 |
Financial Decision-Making in the Business Environment | 10 | Semester 1 |
LM Advanced Project | 60 | Full Term |
LM Geotechnical Engineering 3 | 20 | Semester 1 |
LM Structural Engineering 3 | 20 | Semester 2 |
LM Synoptic Engineering | 10 | Semester 1 |
Sustainable Construction | 20 | Semester 2 |
Entry requirements
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
- 2:1 Honours Degree
in Civil Engineering or a relevant non-engineering subject. Industrial experience and CEng/IEng qualifications will also be taken into account.
English language requirements
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill
English Presessional Programmes
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
Fees and scholarships
- £11,740
Full-time
- £5,870
Part-time
We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2025 entry are above.
The fees quoted are for one year only; for those studying courses over two or more years, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Paying your tuition fees
Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. You can check whether you are eligible for UK or international fees with our admissions team.
Learn more about postgraduate tuition fees and funding.
Postgraduate Masters Loan
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
Scholarships
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Birmingham Masters Scholarships
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
Application process
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.
- 31 August 2025
Application deadline for UK and non-tier 4 applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
We have put together some helpful information on the taught programme application process and supporting documents. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
Career opportunities
The management skills and technical knowledge you gain from this course will unlock a world of diverse career opportunities in the industry. you'll delve into the inner workings of engineering and construction organisations, mastering practical techniques in civil engineering, project management, and implementation across all construction stages. You will also be one step closer to being accredited Chartered Engineer (CEng) upon graduating .
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Student experience
At Birmingham, your university experience isn’t just about studying. You will have the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
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