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

Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad

Swansea University

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298 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad course at Swansea University.

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A level

A,B,B

Must include Mathematics. Other recommended subjects include: Physics Further Mathematics Chemistry Design Technology IT/Computing Biology

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H207

Here's what Swansea University says about its Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad course.

Civil engineers are vital to the design of our built environment. From bridges, tunnels and transport systems, to buildings, flood defences and water management, their performance is fundamental to modern society.

This degree gives you a strong grounding in the design and analysis of Civil Engineering structures. You will develop complex problem-solving skills, gain the ability to sketch and model engineering solutions and become comfortable preparing technical reports.

As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the civil engineering industry.

As part of this programme, you will spend a year abroad your fourth year before your final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on [email protected]

Source: Swansea University

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Civil Engineering

Location

Bay Campus | Swansea

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Civil engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials, Engineering for People Hackathon, Introduction to Transportation Engineering.

In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Geomechanics, AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis, Civil Engineering Design Methods, Civil Engineering Management.

In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Finite Elements for Civil Engineers, Civil Engineering Design Practice & Management, Hydrology and Unsteady Flow.

In Year 4, you will typically undertake Study Abroad.

In Year 5, you will typically study areas including: Dynamics and Earthquake Analysis of Structures, Advanced Structural Design, Transportation Engineering.

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21%
2 star
6%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Swansea University

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 Swansea University students who took the Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad 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?

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

86%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

67%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

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

92%

high

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

89%

med

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

83%

med

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

78%

med

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

92%

high

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

72%

low

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

78%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

69%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

high

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

72%

med

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

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

78%

low

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

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

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

83%

med

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

85%

low

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

83%

med

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

67%

med

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

83%

med

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

71%

low

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

74%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

78%

med

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

73%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Swansea University. These students are taking Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.

Civil engineering
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female20%Male80%
Where students come from
International17%UK83%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students245
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
PhysicsD
ChemistryC
BiologyB
EconomicsB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Swansea University graduates who took Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.

Civil engineering

Graduate statistics

95%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

95%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

85%

Engineering professionals

5%

Architecture and construction professionals

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Finance Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Swansea University graduates who took Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£33.6k

Third year after graduation

£38.7k

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 with a Year Abroad.

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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