The University of Manchester
Civil Engineering MPhil
The University of Manchester

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Apr 1, 2024 Part-time - 24 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Jan 1, 2024 Part-time - 24 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Apr 1, 2024 Full-time - 36 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Jul 1, 2024 Full-time - 12 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Jan 1, 2024 Full-time - 36 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Jan 1, 2024 Part-time - 72 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 12 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Jul 1, 2024 Part-time - 24 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 36 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Apr 1, 2024 Part-time - 72 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Apr 1, 2024 Full-time - 12 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 24 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Jan 1, 2024 Full-time - 12 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Jul 1, 2024 Part-time - 72 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 72 Months
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Jul 1, 2024 Full-time - 36 Months

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £33109 £34159 £35700
25-75 percentile range £30122 - £40073 £20370 - £39639 £22368 - £42249
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All courses in the UK

Course Description

Our postgraduate research programmes in Civil Engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field. Drawing on our expertise in structural engineering, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, hydraulic and fluid dynamics, material behaviour, computational modelling and dynamics of structures, we deliver world leading and industry relevant research and solutions.

Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability in a diverse sector of civil engineering.

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.5
    • Manchester Business School East - Undergraduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Manchester Business School - Graduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.0)
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.0)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Civil Engineering, MPhil, 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

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #9 
    • #10 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #151 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #175 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #83 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

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About The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.

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Student composition of The University of Manchester

Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
30130
postgraduates:
12730
Total:
42860
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

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