MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Integrated Master's degree at Loughborough University
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at Loughborough University. You'll develop a practical understanding of civil engineering challenges across real projects, supported by the theory that underpins them.
About this course
Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) available full time with optional placement year. This course focuses on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the built environment. Learn more. From the provider’s course page.
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at Loughborough University. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Civil engineering graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Professional SkillsCompulsory
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The aim of this module is for the student to explore and reflect on the academic, professional and personal skills required for their learning development and future employability.
- Structural Forms and Stress AnalysisCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to develop understanding of commonly used structural forms and their qualitative behaviour, complex states of stress in solids, and potential failure of brittle and ductile materials.
- Mathematical Modelling of StructuresCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to develop mathematical tools to analyse the internal actions and deformations of widely used structural elements under external static loads.
- Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid MechanicsCompulsory
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The aims of the module is to develop an understanding of fluid mechanical principles set within the context of the global hydrological cycle coupled to salient mathematical and statistical concepts.
- Engineering Materials for ConstructionCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to understand the properties of civil, architectural and construction engineering materials and how this knowledge is applied to design, construction and maintenance, together with an appreciation of sustainability and buildability.
- Collaborative Practice in the Built EnvironmentCompulsory
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The aim of this module is for the student to be introduced to collaborative practices and professional perspectives in solving design problems for the built environment, working in transdisciplinary teams and with emerging technologies in the construction sector, including exposure to digital methods of surveying, visualisation and design.
- Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1Compulsory
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The aim of this module is for the student to begin to acquire the theoretical and practical skills required for a Junior Engineer involved with land surveying or setting out on a construction site.
Year 2 4 modules
- Open Channel Flow Design and AnalysisCompulsory
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The aim of this module is for the student to develop an advanced understanding of: Hydrodynamics and open channel flow processes. The design of hydraulic structures for water management. Appropriate mathematical methods for matrix analysis and partial differentiation.
- Soil Mechanics and GeologyCompulsory
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The aim of this module is for the student to understand and apply concepts of soil mechanics and engineering geology for the solution of geotechnical engineering problems and to be able to analyse and design exemplar foundation, slope and retaining structures.
- Management of Design and ConstructionCompulsory
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This module aims to: Introduce the students to the basic concepts, structures and techniques in the management of the construction industry and construction projects. Develop their knowledge and ability in using standard planning and estimating packages. To introduce the concepts of value; and an introduction to health and safety.
- Practical Skills for Civil EngineeringCompulsory
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The aim of this module is for the student to be introduced to collaborative and professional practices, thereby allowing students to work in cross disciplinary teams, and to plan and deliver projects and information. It will develop their practical skills in civil engineering by: further developing the knowledge and understanding associated with collecting, processing and representing data; by applying a range of skills in geotechnical engineering and water engineering in field-based practical w
Year 3 3 modules
- Analysis & Design of Steel and Timber StructuresCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to: Enable students to use practical concepts and elastic analytical techniques for determining internal forces and displacements in structures. Introduce the principles for designing steel and timber buildings using Eurocodes as an example.
- Design of Concrete and Masonry StructuresCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to: Provide the students with a solid background on the key concepts and process of the structural design of concrete and masonry structures. Develop their ability to apply such knowledge in the design process of a structure with concrete and masonry elements.
- Geomatics Engineering Surveying 2Compulsory
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The aim of this module is for the student to be taught engineering surveying theory and practice relevant to Civil Engineers. This includes the ability to use standard surveying equipment to create topographical maps and perform setting out tasks to a professional standard It will develop their theoretical and practical skills in engineering surveying by: further developing the knowledge and understanding of, collecting, processing and representing spatial data; by applying a range of skills, in
Final year 4 modules
- Research DissertationCompulsory
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The aims of this module are for students to: Demonstrate an understanding of the role of research to overcome knowledge gaps. Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of a complex problem. Undertake the process and methodology of research by defining and studying (on an individual basis) a complex problem in a specialised area relating to their degree. Present rational arguments and draw independent conclusions based on a rigorous approach to coll
- Further Structural Analysis and Geotechnical DesignCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to advance the student's understanding of concepts of analysis and design involving intermediate to advanced geotechnical and structural mechanics and the interactions between these. Students will be able to: Understand the principles of the stiffness matrix approach and the concept of plastic collapse to analyse framed steel structures, apply the Finite Element method to analyse simple structures. Analyse prestressed simply supported concrete beams. The students will a
- Construction Contracts, Law and FinanceCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to create students understanding of legal and contractual aspects of the Built Environment, the strategies which can be applied by civil engineers to successfully manage construction projects, and the awareness of and the awareness of health and safety, project finance and the application of financial management in the UK construction industry. This module will expose the students to characteristics of the construction market to build an understanding of legal framework
- Teamwork and LeadershipCompulsory
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course focuses on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the built environment. You'll progress from engineering fundamentals through to advanced specialisation and research. You'll usually begin with core mathematics, mechanics and materials science, alongside design and practical skills in CAD and workshop practice. In your second year, a typical course moves to discipline-specific work, thermodynamics and fluids or circuits and systems, along with engineering analysis, computing and a group design project. Later years emphasise specialist options such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, civil and structural, robotics and mechatronics, or energy and sustainability, plus professional engineering practice covering safety, ethics and sustainability. You'll complete a substantial individual project as your degree's centrepiece. An optional placement year is available.
Who it's for
You're drawn to infrastructure and the physical world, how cities, roads, bridges and water systems actually work and get built. You enjoy problem-solving that combines calculation with creativity, and you want to understand the practical constraints engineers face on real sites. This course suits you if you're methodical, interested in how decisions affect people and the environment, and ready to engage with both classroom learning and workplace experience. Studying at Loughborough means access to active laboratories and placement opportunities that bring theory into contact with industry.
Careers & job market
Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their degree. Among working graduates, 80% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. Starting salaries for civil engineers typically fall between £29,000 and £35,000, rising to £33,150–£46,800 after five years, based on recent national graduate outcome data. This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors for Graduate Membership eligibility, which supports progression towards chartered status in the profession.
University & format
This is a 4-year, full-time integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) taught in English at Loughborough University, a public university founded in 1909. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership, and supports the Chartered (CEng) pathway. Loughborough achieved Gold in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Access Loughborough Contextual Offer. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| Other | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Loughborough University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,000 | £30,000 – £34,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £34,500 | £30,000 – £42,000 | 150 |
| 5 years after | £42,500 | £36,000 – £52,500 | 145 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 85% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 40; response rate: 85%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.3 out of 10: NSS 90.1% · in work or study 95% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Loughborough University
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Loughborough University
1,024 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Loughborough University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Loughborough University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Loughborough University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Loughborough University and gov.uk before you apply.
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