About Civil Engineering, Meng (hons) in Swansea University

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.

WHY CIVIL ENGINEERING AT SWANSEA?

• 8th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in The Complete University Guide 2022
• Ranked 10th in the UK for Research in The Times Good University Guide 2021
• 6th in the UK for Career Prospects in The Guardian University Guide 2021

Within six months of graduating, 97% of Civil Engineering graduates are employed or in further study (16/17 Graduate DLHE). 

This course offers you the opportunity to spend a YEAR IN INDUSTRY (UCAS H204), in the UK or overseas, giving valuable workplace experience as well as a salary that is currently over £15,000 on average. Support and guidance is provided to help secure your placement.

We also offer you the option to spend a YEAR ABROAD (UCAS H207) at a partner university which enriches the degree, giving you a valuable cultural experience which can broaden your horizons when seeking employment.

YOUR CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Studying a modern degree with close connections to the rapidly evolving industry, you will learn about current design practices and the latest engineering standards. We will nurture your computer modelling skills by encouraging you to develop your own software to analyse real world civil engineering problems.

You will benefit from working with advanced facilities including high grade laboratories for structures teaching and materials testing. Our fluids laboratory has a five metre experimental flume and a geomechanics laboratory. You can also use our sophisticated high speed cameras for strain analysis and 3D imaging.

CIVIL ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the MEng Civil Engineering degree at Swansea are set on course for a range of stimulating future opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

• Site Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Town Planner
• Building Services Engineer
• Engineering Geologist
• Environmental Consultant
• Quantity Surveyor

Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII  including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent). 

Swansea University Highlights

Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.

Swansea University Tuition Fee

The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is: 

• Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
• Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.

Swansea University Cost of living

Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.

Private Residence Costs

Swansea University Course Costs