Three Reasons to Study a Master's in Civil Engineering at Imperial
Choosing where to study for a postgraduate qualification is an important decision. If you’re interested in the world of civil engineering, then studying at Imperial College London could be a good fit for you.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial is known for creating the engineers of tomorrow who lead the way to a more resilient and sustainable world. As an Imperial student, you will:
- join a world-leading centre of research excellence
- gain hands-on experience
- get set for a fascinating career
Join a world-leading centre of research excellence
Imperial is highly respected globally for its ground-breaking research in the key research specialisms within civil engineering: structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, earth water resources and management, materials, transportation and fluid mechanics.
We’re ranked first in the UK for our research output and impact according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) and are also ranked first in the UK in the QS World University Rankings (2024).
Gain hands-on experience
On our courses, you'll get the chance to apply what you learn in lectures through group design projects and field trips.
- Your group design project will be developed in collaboration with industry and based on a real-life challenge. You'll work in one of Imperial’s state-of-the-art research facilities such as our multi-million-pound hydraulics lab for fluid mechanics.
- You’ll also go on a field trip within the UK or abroad depending on your programme. This could be studying natural and built environments in places like Greece, or investigating composite bridges in Oxford.
Many of our graduates go on to a PhD and pursue a career in research, and this begins with their Master’s course. Following their major project recent students have published their research in respected magazines such as ScienceDirect, Sage Journals and Geophysical Letters, or at high profile conferences such as ICE Breakwaters 2023.
Get set for a fascinating career
According to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020, 89 per cent of our Master's students are in employment or further study. Studying with us could lead to a range of interesting jobs in industry or research. You'll be highly sought after by employers across various sectors including energy, construction, policy/government, manufacturing and more.
Our graduates are helping to address pressing global challenges like climate change, urbanisation, renewable energy, sustainable transport and infrastructure resilience. Many are in leading roles at organisations like Arup, Deloitte, Institute of Transport Management, RAC Foundation and Samsung SDS.
You’ll meet people from many different countries, and get together in groups to work on projects, module tasks and revision. This supportive philosophy starts during your Master’s. Wherever you are in the world, you'll find a connection with Imperial alumni.
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