The MSc Civil Engineering programme incorporates all of the contemporary key elements of engineering design in the built environment.
During the programme, you will develop a high level of knowledge and skills in the fields of structural engineering, construction management, geotechnical engineering and innovative construction materials.
The MSc Civil Engineering programme embraces research-led teaching, where the students are actively engaged by accomplishing technical tasks, either in the form of group work or individual projects.
Comprising two semesters of taught modules, this programme also includes undertaking a research dissertation during the third semester.
The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.
Accreditation
MSc (Technical)
This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.
XJTLU-JITRI Joint-Supervision Pathway
This programme also offers XJTLU-JITRI joint supervision pathway which leverage the strength from both XJTLU and the research institutes and leading enterprises of Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) to promote in-depth integration between industry, education and research. Through the unique training model integrating specialised module study, industrial research practice and dual supervision mechanism, we aim to cultivate cross-disciplinary talents who are innovative, application-oriented and with high-level international perspective.
Why study Civil Engineering at XJTLU?
Graduate from a programme accredited by one of the world’s most powerful professional bodies, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprised of Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, the Institute of Highway Engineers and the Permanent Way Institution.
Learn in an international environment with highly engaged staff who are experienced in both academia and industry.
Earn a degree from the University of Liverpool in the UK that is also recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the MSc Civil Engineering programme, you will have:
independent critical thinking skills, which are key for the development of professional engineering insight
a solid understanding of the theoretical aspects of the recent advances in civil engineering fields
the ability to work in complex professional environments and find innovative solutions for technical problems.
Careers
Graduates from this programme are well prepared for roles such as consultants or site managers in construction industry, as well as similar positions in government, and in water management and infrastructure facilities. Graduates can also find employment as structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, hydraulic and hydrologic engineers, quantity surveyors and quality managers. Alternatively, some graduates may wish to specialise in the areas that they are really passionate about and move on to further PhD studies.
