MEng Civil Engineering with Study in Europe (4 Years)
Entry requirementsSelected entry requirements English language: Minimum grade C in English Language or equivalent qualification: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550/220. A level: Grades AAB. This should include Mathematics (must include applied element - if not Physics must be offered) and a science (Physics preferred but Chemistry, Biology or Engineering Science also acceptable). Two AS-levels of equivalent grade are acceptable in place of a third A-level. General Studies is not accepted. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes. GCSE: Minimum grade C in English Language. Grade A in the language of the country to be visited. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. International baccalaureate: 36 points overall including 6 in Mathematics and Physics at the Higher level. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
Academic titleMEng Civil Engineering with Study in Europe
Course descriptionCourse description
This programme is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in civil engineering, but with an emphasis on French or German language and practice
Students in France spend the third year with ENTPE, a leading Grand Ecole in civil engineering, in Lyon.
The first two years of the programme are in common with the first two years of the School's other MEng programmes in Civil Engineering with a special bias, instead of optional courses, in French or German. In year 3, spent in France or Germany, you continue to follow the core areas of the Manchester-based MEng programme, along with options relating to French/German or European civil engineering practice. Additional language tuition is available.
The fourth year consists of a selection of course units from the third and fourth years of the other MEng Civil Engineering programmes.
Career opportunities
These degree programmes provide the academic basis for a professional career in the planning, design, construction and management of major projects. They also lead to many other opportunities and graduates are in demand from all sectors of industry, commerce and public service. The skills learnt give you the ability to analyse and solve complex problems by a rigorous approach and communicate the results effectively.
Graduates find employment in diverse areas such as computing, law, insurance, production engineering, the oil industry, retail management, in environmental work and in property development.
A degree from The University of Manchester prepares the next generation of engineers to meet environmental and developmental challenges. Additionally, you have access to one of the best career services in the UK and help is available to you on all aspects of your career.