Master of Science - Civil Engineering
- 1 year
- Duration
- 17,000 GBP
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Dundee / United Kingdom
- Location
- Abertay University
- School
Program description
Our Civil Engineering MSc will provide you with an extensive understanding of the requirements for executing a successful civil engineering project. You will acquire the advanced competencies and comprehensive understanding necessary to excel in your civil engineering career and address professional issues, including environmental sustainability.
You will enhance your research capabilities by doing a dissertation. This may be to a subject you want to investigate further or relate to an industrial placement for which you will have the option to apply. Our academic experts will provide help for both types of dissertation.
Developed and taught by a multidisciplinary team of top academics with over 60 years of expertise teaching civil engineers. Abertay has good ties to industry and a high research grade in Civil and Environmental Engineering in Scotland. You'll graduate with the skills to manage and solve multi-layered environmental concerns in today's civil engineering projects.
Program structure
Core Modules
- Health, Safety and Environmental Management
- Renewable Energy
- BIM and Asset Management
- Waste, Wastewater Management and Climate Change
- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
- Innovation in Design
- Research Methods
- MSc Dissertation
Price
Tuition Fee for International Students: 17,000 GBP per program
Requirements for applicants
Academic Requirements:
- At least a lower second class (2:2) honours degree or equivalent qualifications in Civil Engineering or Civil and Environmental Engineering and other related disciplines such as Water Resources, Irrigation, Infrastructure, Public Health or Sanitary, Municipal, Geotechnical etc. Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications, and references
- Indian Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce with a minimum of 55-60% /10 Point Scale 5.5 - 6.0 or better (Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience)
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS 6.5 (with no component less than 6.0)
About the university

Abertay University is a contemporary and welcoming institution located in the center of Dundee, Scotland, emphasizing education and equipping graduates for professional endeavors. This is integrated with superior research and information dissemination. Abertay, established in 1888, has always addressed industry demands by providing a continuous stream of graduate talent to work, lead, and develop across several industries.
One of the UK's major technological institutions
Renowned as one of the leading technology colleges in the UK, we are distinguished for our proficiency in video game teaching, with our degrees in this discipline consistently ranking among the top in Europe for the last seven years. Our academic faculties provide degrees in several fields, including Mental Health Nursing, Civil Engineering, Business Analytics, and Ethical Hacking, equipping students for employment and, in many instances, facilitating real-world job experience concurrent with their studies.
A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
We take pleasure in providing an inclusive, amiable, and inviting atmosphere for our students and staff, complemented with exceptional education and an outstanding student experience.
We are also honored to be the:
- Leading Contemporary University in Scotland for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2024)
- Ranked among the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience (Daily Mail Guide 2024)
- Ranked in the top three in the UK for research intensity among modern universities (CUG 2024)
Abertay University serves as a National Centre for Excellence in video game and cybersecurity education.