Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Sandwich Year)

at University of the West of England - Bristol - Frenchay Campus United Kingdom

Overview

Ideal for creative problem-solvers, this innovative, practice-led course will set you up for a varied and rewarding career.

Why study civil engineering?

  • Combining innovation and theory, civil engineers develop solutions to the world's biggest challenges.
  • Civil engineering is a creative and technical subject which appeals to inventive, enthusiastic problem-solvers. It opens the door to a wide range of careers, from structural engineer to project manager.

Why UWE Bristol?

  • The MEng Civil Engineering course consists of core areas of structures, materials and geotechnics, alongside more specialist topics such as hydrology, transport engineering, geology and surveying.
  • Be taught by a dedicated, diverse teaching team with a mix of industry and academic experience. Access modern, well-equipped, laboratories and industry-standard technology. 
  • You'll apply your learning through projects based on genuine issues, giving you valuable insights into challenges you may face in your career. During the group design project you'll learn to present cross-disciplinary solutions as if to a genuine client.
  • And if you choose, you can develop your professional skills further through a placement year with one of our unique partner employers.

Where can it take me?

  • The MEng Civil Engineering course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to succeed in a range of disciplines. Your next step might take you into business planning; water, power, road or railway infrastructure engineering; or structural design the possibilities are boundless.
  • And thanks to our links with major industry employers in the South West, many of those opportunities will be right on your doorstep.
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30

Application Processing Days

Under Graduate

Program Level

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Full Time On Campus

Study Mode

60

Duration

University of the West of England - Bristol - Frenchay Campus

Location

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Sandwich Year) Assistant Fee

$14250

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Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Sandwich Year) Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

 

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Detailed Program and Facts

30

Application Processing Days

Full Time On Campus

Program Intensity

Under Graduate

Program Level

60

Duration

Study Visa

English Test Requirement

6.0

Minimum Overall Score

80.0

Minimum Overall Score

50.0

Minimum Overall Score

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