Civil Engineering

Overview

Applications around the world

Civil engineering has impact on almost every aspect of the environment we live in, from building structures to transportation and sanitation. It has applications all over the world, with key skills transferable into other industries.

This is a broad based civil engineering course covering the areas of structures, geotechnics, water engineering, water transportation, computer-aided design, highway engineering and railway engineering.

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You'll be required to complete an individual project into a specific area of the programme. This will provide you with the opportunity to pursue independent study and undertake work of an investigative nature, contributing an experimental, analytical, computer-based or fieldwork input.

If you'd like any further information, please contact the course leader Ottavia Rispoli at rispolio@lsbu.ac.uk.

Why Civil Engineering at LSBU?

: Ranked 3rd for teaching quality in the UK (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
: Accredited by the Engineering Council. Highly-technical course makes gaining Chartership easier.
: 91% overall satisfaction rating among current students (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023)
: Currently engaging in numerous research and development projects with industrial collaborators, providing industry-relevant dissertation topics.
: Allows for specialism in particular aspects of Civil Engineering, e.g. structures, geotechnics, highways, rail, water transport.

Mode	Duration	Start date	Application code	Application method
ModeFull-time	Duration12 months	Start dateSeptember	Application code5287	Application method Direct to LSBU
ModePart-time	Duration24 months	Start dateSeptember	Application code5288	Application method Direct to LSBU
ModeFull-time	Duration16 months	Start dateJanuary	Application code5289	Application method Direct to LSBU
ModePart-time	Duration28 months	Start dateJanuary	Application code5290	Application method Direct to LSBU

Course Accreditations

ENGC

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Location

Southwark Campus

London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.

If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides. See our location page for more details.

Entry Level Requirements

Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.

UK Qualifications
International Qualifications

The programme is designed primarily for engineers and other construction industry professionals who are seeking to enhance their understanding of advanced civil, structural and geotechnical engineering technology.

You will have an undergraduate Civil Engineering degree with a minimum of a BEng Civil Engineering - 2:2 (or above) or a BSc Civil Engineering - 2:1 (or above) or equivalent work experience.

For applicants whose first degree was not taught and examined in English, an independent IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required.

Missing English and Maths qualifications?

If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.

United Kingdom

£11000

Tuition fees for home students

International

£16000

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.

part-time

year 1

year 2

MSc Civil Engineering (PT) (JAN) - Year 1

The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £4888.89	International fee: £7111.11
AOS/LSBU code: 5290	Session code: 1PS00

Total course fee:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £11000

International: £16000

MSc Civil Engineering (PT) - Year 1

The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £4888.89	International fee: £7111.11
AOS/LSBU code: 5288	Session code: 1PS00

Total course fee:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £11000

International: £16000

MSc Civil Engineering (PT) (JAN) - Year 2

The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £6111.11	International fee: £8888.89
AOS/LSBU code: 5290	Session code: 2PS00

Total course fee:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £11000

International: £16000

MSc Civil Engineering (PT) - Year 2

The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £6111.11	International fee: £8888.89
AOS/LSBU code: 5288	Session code: 2PS00

Total course fee:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £11000

International: £16000

full-time

year 1

MSc Civil Engineering (FT) (JAN) - Year 1

The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £11000	International fee: £16000
AOS/LSBU code: 5289	Session code: 1FS00

MSc Civil Engineering (FT) - Year 1

The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
UK fee: £11000	International fee: £16000
AOS/LSBU code: 5287	Session code: 1FS00

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.

See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.

Postgraduate loan (PGL) for Masters study

If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.

Fee status

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.

The writing up fee:

A student can change to writing up status for the purpose of a lower fee when the examination arrangements have been submitted and approved. Examination arrangements are submitted 3 months prior to submission of the thesis for examination. A student only has one year of writing up at the reduced fee that covers submission, viva, and minor corrections. The writing up fee 25/26 is £1,246

International students

International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.

Home and International entry

Mode	Duration	Start date	Application code	Application method
Mode Full-time	Duration 12 months	Start date September	Application code 5287	Application method Direct to LSBU
Mode Part-time	Duration 24 months	Start date September	Application code 5288	Application method Direct to LSBU
Mode Full-time	Duration 16 months	Start date January	Application code 5289	Application method Direct to LSBU
Mode Part-time	Duration 28 months	Start date January	Application code 5290	Application method Direct to LSBU

Postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system. Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.

See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,520 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).

Accommodation

Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.

Finance

It's a good idea to think about how you'll pay university tuition and maintenance costs while you're still applying for a place to study. Remember – you don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as a postgraduate student.

Prepare to start

We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.

Enrolment

Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.

Teaching techniques include lectures, workshops, tutorials, laboratories, field trips and IT based blended learning. Visiting lecturers from industry contribute in some modules.

Advanced structural design
In this module, students are instructed in the application of the European structural design codes (Eurocodes) to design steel, concrete and composite steel-concrete elements. Design of specialised structural elements: plate girders, trusses, connections, foundations, prestressed concrete structures, including fire design of structures. Introduction to performance-based design using computer software. Discussion of the sustainability of construction materials.
Soil-structure engineering
This module concerns the study of the interaction of two very different materials (structural and soil). A combination of a classic and modern approach based on numerical methods is delivered for the students to ensure the understanding of the topics.
Finite elements and stress analysis
The module covers two main areas of study: firstly, the finite element modelling of thin walled structures using beam, plate and shell elements. A hand-on approach is used for the finite element modelling exercises using Abaqus finite element analysis software. Secondly, the structural and stress analysis of thin walled beams subjected to axial, bending, shear, torsion and torsion-bending loads.
Highway engineering and operation
This module covers the highway planning and evaluation, geometric design, structural design and maintenance in addition to the highway system characteristics and operations.
Railway Engineering and Asset Management
This module covers the geometric design, structural design, and maintenance of railways in addition to the railway system characteristics and operations. The module also covers design life extensions and asset management techniques for railway infrastructure.
Water engineering
This unit covers fundamentals of surface water hydrology, open channel flow, basics of dam engineering and design of embankment dam, design of spillway and energy dissipater, groundwater hydrology, the principles of groundwater flow, well hydraulics, and contaminants transport in the groundwater.
Project
This module is one third of the course and is an individually supervised piece of work that is typically either a research project or an innovative design exercise. The theme is related to topics covered on the course.

Methods of assessment by module
Module description	Assessment
Advanced Structural Design	70% Examination	30% Coursework
Finite Elements and Stress Analysis	50% Examination	50% Coursework
Railway Engineering and Asset Management	50% Examination	50% Coursework
Soil-Structure Engineering	70% Examination	30% Coursework
Water Engineering	70% Examination	30% Coursework
Highway Engineering and Operations	50% Examination	50% Coursework
Project (three modules value)	100% Coursework

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Employment prospects for graduates of these courses are very good, especially in view of the upturn in new infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas. Successful students enter into a variety of positions within the construction industry, working in a design office, with contractors and in local authorities.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation on behalf of the Engineering Council 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.*

: The Institution of Civil Engineers is a qualifying body, a centre for the exchange of specialist knowledge, and a provider of resources to encourage innovation and excellence in the profession.
: The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation is concerned specifically with planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of land-based transport systems and infrastructure. It has 12,000 members.
: The Institution of Structural Engineers is the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in structural engineering. It has 27,000 members in 105 countries.
: The Institute of Highway Engineers (formerly the Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers) is the professional institution for practitioners in highway and traffic engineering offering Engineering Council registration and professional development support.

See the JBM website for further information.

*It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited IEng degree or a nonaccredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.

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MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING

Overview

Applications around the world

Why Civil Engineering at LSBU?

Course Accreditations

Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU.

Location

Entry Level Requirements

Missing English and Maths qualifications?

United Kingdom

International

Part-time

part-time

MSc Civil Engineering (PT) (JAN) - Year 1

MSc Civil Engineering (PT) - Year 1

MSc Civil Engineering (PT) (JAN) - Year 2

MSc Civil Engineering (PT) - Year 2

Full-time

full-time

MSc Civil Engineering (FT) (JAN) - Year 1

MSc Civil Engineering (FT) - Year 1

Possible fee changes

Postgraduate loan (PGL) for Masters study

Scholarships

Fee status

The writing up fee:

International students

Home and International entry

Accommodation

Finance

Prepare to start

Enrolment

Careers

Employability Service

Accreditation

Register your interest

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