Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	78%
Salary after 15 months	£28000
Unemployment Rate	4% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	5% Proportion of students of Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	4 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - City Campus
Degree	Master of Engineering (Honours), MEng (Hons)
Subject	Civil Engineering, Engineering Design

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons) and other courses in Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.

Overall student satisfaction

78 /100

60 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons) and other Civil Engineering courses of Nottingham Trent University	Average review score among all Civil Engineering courses in the UK
Explanations	92	92
Interesting courses	81	78
Intellectually stimulating	90	88
Challenged to do my best	88	89
Depth of concepts	78	83
Builds on previous learnings	85	88
Joined ideas from different topics	83	83
Balance directed/independent study	78	82
Applicability of course content	85	86
Clear criteria in markings	76	75
Fair assessment	81	83
Tests reflected your learning	80	84
Timely feedback	75	73
Helpful feedback	61	69
Approachability of teachers	86	85
Support from teachers	83	87
Organisation of courses	81	78
Communication of changes	80	82
IT facilities	81	87
Library	86	92
Course specific resources	75	89
Student feedback opportunities	78	84
Student feedback valued	76	76
Student's feedback acted upon	62	67
Work of student union	64	72
Mental wellbeing services	76	80
Overall satisfaction	78	76

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Civil Engineering courses of Nottingham Trent University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Civil Engineering

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Civil Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£28000	£31000	£36500
25-75 percentile range	£26000 - £30000	£25500 - £36000	£29500 - £46500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Civil Engineering courses of Nottingham Trent University

Salary of all UK Graduates of Civil Engineering

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£28663	£30583	£35060
25-75 percentile range	£26283 - £31518	£25509 - £35943	£28785 - £43518

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Civil Engineering courses in the UK

Course Description

Civil engineers find creative ways to solve real-world problems by developing the physical infrastructure needed for society to exist – from bridges to houses, and from roads to hospitals and train stations. Our Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering brings together undergraduate and Masters-level course content and through it you'll develop a comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and theory, alongside analytical, practical and engineering skills and techniques.

Course content will develop and enhance your knowledge and skills in architectural and building technology, sustainability in the built environment, health and safety, computer-aided design (CAD), hydraulics, ground engineering, structural engineering, and strategic and operational management in civil engineering. Creativity and innovation in engineering is also a key focus and you’ll gain a deeper understanding of engineering principles and practice.

Key Features

Professional Progression | Successful completion of this course represents the most direct route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, fully satisfying the educational basis for qualification. Industry-Standard Facilities | Experience hands-on learning with our specialist facilities and workshops, including dedicated concrete, materials, hydraulics, geotechnical labs and structural testing equipment. Graduate Outcomes | 99% of our Civil Engineering graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).

Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Nottingham Trent University graduates of undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering
Total respondents	55	1480
Unemployed	4%	3%
Studying	2%	6%
Working	80%	81%
Both studying and working	2%	5%
No information	13%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Civil Engineering courses of Nottingham Trent University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	85%	15%
Utilise skills from studies	85%	15%
Work is meaningful	85%	15%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Nottingham Trent University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	95%
Non highly-skilled jobs	5%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Civil Engineering courses of Nottingham Trent University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University

65%	Sales occupations
10%	Administrative occupations
5%	Protective service occupations
5%	Elementary occupations
0%	Welfare and housing associate professionals
0%	Teaching Professionals
0%	Artistic, literary and media occupations
0%	Caring personal services
0%	Customer service occupations
0%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	42%	58%	0%
year 2	37%	63%	0%
year 3	26%	74%	0%
year 4	24%	76%	0%

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

	Students of the course received the following grades
Not classified	7
Pass	0
Merit	0
Distinction	0
Ordinary degree	0
Other honours degree	6
Lower second class	28
Upper second class	37
First class	22

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Maths grade C or equivalent)

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Civil Engineering

Average UCAS Tariff Score 117

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Civil Engineering
<48	3
48-63	1
64-79	3
80-95	8
96-111	27
112-127	24
128-143	12
144-159	9
160-175	11
176-191	0
192-207	1
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Civil Engineering courses of Nottingham Trent University

Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Civil Engineering Design and Construction, MEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

- #19
- #26
Civil Engineering

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #46
- #1113
Engineering

URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 30 university rankings of Nottingham Trent University

About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from Nottingham Trent University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 31595
postgraduates:: 5235
Total:: 36830

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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