The programme covers the main civil engineering disciplines of Structures, Geotechnics, Water Engineering, and Highway Engineering, and provides students with the key skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil or structural engineers.

After graduation, students are equipped to work for engineering consultants, contractors or government at management level. The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with increasing focus on design and management in the specialisation years. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.

MEng CIVIL ENGINEERING

BEng students who meet the progression requirements for the MEng programme may transfer programmes at the end of Year 2.

Programme content

First Year

COURSES FIRST TO THIRD YEAR ARE COMMON FOR BOTH

• Analysis of Determinate Structures
• Hydraulics and Hydrology A
• Surveying and Monitoring in the Built and Natural Environment
• Mathematics for Engineers & Scientists 3
• Civil Engineering Materials
• Stress Analysis and Element Strength
• Design Studies A - Problem Solving
• Statistics for Science

Second Year

• Design of Steel Elements
• Transportation Engineering A
• Indeterminate Structures
• Geology and Soil Properties
• Hydraulics and Hydrology B
• Geotechnics A - Intro to Soil
• Mechanics
• Design of Concrete Elements
• Environmental Engineering A

BEng students who meet the progression requirements for the MEng programme may transfer programmes at the end of Year 2.

Third Year

• Dissertation 1 Civil Engineering Discipline
• Geotechnics B - Soil Strength
• Dissertation 1 Civil Engineering Discipline
• Civil Engineering Design Project
• Industrial Training

MEng students undertake a compulsory industrial training placement.

Fourth Year

MEng only

• Civil Engineering Professional Project

Accreditation

In accordance with our normal practice, our professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions,and we seek accreditation by UK and international professional bodies in accordance with their standard procedures.

Once the programme is fully operational, accreditation will be sought from the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), which represents the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers.

• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science: CCCC
• A-Level: BBC
• STPM: BBC
• The subjects studied must include Mathematics and Physics
• Diploma deemed recognised by the Malaysian Government
• Any other relevant qualification deemed recognised by the Malaysian Government.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required.

September 

Our graduates have excellent employment prospects. They design and oversee construction projects such as urban drainage systems, roads, bridges, buildings and airports. All civil and structural engineering programmes are supported by the civil engineering industry advisory committee, which includes representatives from major multi-national employers offering advice, guidance and work placement opportunities.