Course summary
Construct the future This is the place where extraordinary civil engineers and construction professionals thrive. Lead teams at the forefront of world-class civil engineering and construction innovation, to build sustainable communities and improve people's lives. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for ambitious individuals who want to open up new career opportunities in civil engineering, construction, and the built environment. Fast-track your career in the construction and management sectors, by increasing your technical knowledge of civil engineering and construction and studying a diverse range of management principles. You could become a design engineer, design manager, site engineer, project manager, construction manager, asset manager, researcher or academic. You could work for leading consulting and contracting/construction companies (e.g. Laing O’Rourke, Arup and Sir Robert McAlpine) government agencies, infrastructure owners and managers (e.g. Highways England, Network Rail and airport authorities). An application for accreditation of the course from the Joint Board of Moderators is currently under review. Our Civil Engineering with Digital Construction MSc or Structural Engineering with Digital Construction MSc courses are accredited and offer an ideal pathway to becoming a chartered civil engineer. What knowledge will I gain? This course is a collaboration between the Department of Civil Engineering and Nottingham University Business School (NUBS). You'll learn how to apply modern management techniques, to solve economic, social and environmental challenges - which are critical to the success of civil engineering and construction projects. You'll gain the latest civil engineering, construction, and management knowledge from globally-recognised experts and will apply your learnings to real-world examples. Why should I choose University of Nottingham? We're 8th in the UK for civil engineering (Guardian Good University Guide 2023) and top 100 for civil & structural engineering and for business schools (QS World University Rankings 2022). Our business school is among an elite group of business schools worldwide to gain ‘triple crown’ accreditation from the three most influential accrediting organisations: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. We are a global university, with staff and students from over 150 countries. We offer comprehensive support for international students, from scholarships and visa guidance to living here in Nottingham. You'll feel like you belong here, even before you start. We know how to welcome international students and have a comprehensive support package for you, from scholarships and visa guidance to living here in Nottingham (UK).
Assessment method
Coursework, Group coursework, Dissertation, Examinations, Presentation, Research project Practical assessments in addition to the below: Contact time and study hours On average, you will have at least 20 contact hours a week in year one and two. Combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 40 hours a week on your studies.
Entry requirements
Home/UK: Undergraduate degree 2:1 in relevant subject. Applicants need to have studied multiple courses in Structures, Geotechnics and Fluids. EU/International: Undergraduate degree 2:1 in relevant subject. Applicants need to have studied multiple courses in Structures, Geotechnics and Fluids. International and EU equivalents We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages. IELTS IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 6.0 in Reading and Writing; no less than 5.5 in Listening and Speaking) English language requirements As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Alternative qualifications We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study. We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience. If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
UK fees: £13,450
International fees: £30,750
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD