Postgraduate taught admissions (MSc)

Graduates from our MSc courses not only possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject area, but are also encouraged and supported to develop their intellectual skills, practical skills and other general transferable skills, making them highly attractive to employers all over the world.

Examples of transferable skills are: communication skills, problem solving skills, management skills, writing skills and team working skills. 

The careers centre provides excellent career information of relevance to Imperial Civil and Environmental Engineering students.

• A good Upper Second or First Class Degree result (or International equivalent), in engineering or another numerate discipline, or Masters level degree qualification
• Good mathematical skills (B or above at A-level or equivalent qualification)
• Relevant Postgraduate industrial experience is favoured
• English Language qualification (where relevant)

Applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to present an English language qualification, passed at the appropriate level. This may follow the application if not available at the time of submission. Please see the College English language requirements for postgraduate applicants for information. Please also check that your previous study meets the minimum academic requirements by country index. 

Note: The Department may set higher requirements than those specified by the College as minimum entry requirements and that places are not guaranteed for any applicant.  Relevance of degrees and eligibility can be checked with the Department.  

Visit this webpage for information about scholarships and funding opportunities. 

Please see our application information page

QS World Universities rankings

• Subject Ranking. Civil Engineering = 7th (2024)
• Overall, Imperial was voted 2nd best university in the world in the 2024 QS rankings.

Guardian University Guide (UK)

• Subject Ranking. Engineering: Civil = 2nd (2024)
• Overall, Imperial was ranked 5th in the 2024 Guardian university guide. 

The Times Higher Education world ranking

• Subject Ranking. Engineering and Technology = 10th (2024)
• Overall, Imperial was ranked 9th best university in the 2024 Times Higher Education world rankings.

Complete University Guide

• Subject Ranking. Civil Engineering = 3rd (2024) 
• Overall, Imperial ranked 5th best university in 2024.

• REF 2021. 75% of our research was considered 4* (highest rating), and the remaining 25% at 3* (unit of assessment: engineering).
• REF 2014. 47% of our research assessed to be 4* (highest rating), 48% assessed to be 3* and 5% assessed as 2*  (unit of assessment: civil and construction engineering).
  
• RAE 2008. 40% of our research assessed to be 4* (highest rating), 55% assessed to be 3* and 3% assessed as 2* (unit of assessment: civil engineering).