MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction
What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 80%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 30%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 17%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 64%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 24%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £48,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction at Nottingham Trent University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction at Nottingham Trent University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction at Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction at Nottingham Trent University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.