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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Civil Engineering

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering course at Imperial College London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A*,A*,A

Our minimum entry standard is A*A*A or A*AAA overall, to include: A* in Mathematics A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels) A in a third/forth subject General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Students taking English exam board science A-levels will be required to pass the practical endorsement.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£43,300 per year
International£43,300 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H201

Here's what Imperial College London says about its Civil Engineering course.

Civil engineering is about shaping the built and natural environments in which we live. It is a broad discipline that improves many aspects of our everyday lives, from the provision of safe drinking water to the development of earthquake-resistant structures, while also protecting our natural environment.

Civil engineers will play a crucial role in tackling climate change and leading sustainable development.

Exploring topics such as geotechnics, energy systems and professional engineering practice, this course will provide you with a strong foundation in engineering science and technology. You will then have the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests through a range of specialist modules, or continue with a broad programme.

Throughout this course, you'll integrate theory and practice and apply the knowledge you have gained in class to the real world. You will participate in a number of field trips, including practical land surveying and a geology field course, and Constructionarium, where you'll work in teams to construct scaled-down versions of well-known buildings, bridges, dams and other civil engineering projects.

You will also benefit from our department’s strong industry links and teaching and research facilities, which include a range of testing rigs, extensive computing provision, tension and compression machines, and wave generators and tanks.

At the end of this course, you'll have fully met the educational requirements for professional registration and taken the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Professional accreditation

This degree is accredited on behalf of the Engineering Council by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprising:

  • Institution of Civil Engineers

  • Institution of Structural Engineers

  • Institute of Highway Engineers

  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation

  • Permanent Way Institution

With this integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.

In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.

Course details

Qualification

Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Civil engineering

Start date

September 27, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

We recommend reviewing our course page for the latest information regarding the curriculum (including core and optional modules) and course structure, as this information may be subject to periodic change.

Imperial College London reviews

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Based on 99 reviews from Imperial College London's students and alumni
5 star
34%
4 star
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3 star
23%
2 star
7%
1 star
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1st year student

SOOOO MANY CLUBS. Theyu2019re all free so many things to do and try out.

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1st year student

London is alive thereu2019s lots to do and see which is nice! But it is all expensive!

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1st year student

Iu2019m not sure on the support as I havenu2019t applied and looked but there is options. It is very expensive for the accommodation. The shops you have to be careful on what you buy a week. But that is London

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1st year student

Each course has a wellbeing officer and mine is so nice! Thereu2019s a room to sleep in if needed as I have a health issue. Teachers are happy to explain things during a tutorial (where you can ask teacher anything and work with course mates)

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1st year student

Library is very clean, only uni students can get it. The only problem is thereu2019s sometimes mice. My accommodation has 25 in a flat and the kitchen is disgusting! Iu2019m paying u00a3280 per week! Thereu2019s mould and Iu2019ve tried telling people to clean but I try and clean but it always gets ...

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1st year student

Lecturers are generally really good. Some a lot better than the others. The structure is very good. I know whatu2019s next lecture and what to revise/write for next lecture. The only problem is some modules arenu2019t clear so I find YouTube a lot more helpful. You have to do a lot of your own work

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Imperial College London students who took the Civil Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Civil engineering

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

64%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

77%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

68%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

74%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

67%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

52%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

53%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

40%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

79%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

44%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

71%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

63%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

65%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Imperial College London. These students are taking Civil Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Civil engineering
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female28%Male72%
Where students come from
International63%UK37%
Student performance
2:1 or above98%
First year dropout rate4%
Number of students410
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA*
PhysicsA*
Further MathematicsA*
ChemistryA*
EconomicsA*
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Civil Engineering at Imperial College London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Imperial College London graduates who took Civil Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£33.9k

First year after graduation

£42.3k

Third year after graduation

£49.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Civil Engineering.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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