The Civil Engineering Department offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes linked to research fields in which the department is currently active:

The Department also offers a Master's of Science specialising in Civil Engineering (MScEng). View programme

Postgraduate degree courses vary in duration from one year to three years. Some courses are offered during university semesters while others are offered during a block week in the vacation. Masters’ degree programmes may comprise different ratios of research and course work, allowing students to suit their particular strengths and career choices. 

Postgraduate studies play a vital role in developing the skills necessary for success in a knowledge-driven economy, both locally and internationally. The Department is committed to:

  • Making its educational programmes increasingly research-led
  • Increasing both the numbers and the relative proportions of postgraduate students
  • Continually improving the postgraduate educational experience
  • Increasing throughput rates