Civil Engineering 2024 undergraduate offer-holders

Congratulations, offer-holder!

You have truly earned your offer to study Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester.

Creative, collaborative, and in high-demand, Civil Engineers hold the key to a futureproof planet, and our graduates are perfectly placed to make a difference.

Today, the world relies more than ever on inventive and resourceful engineers to design, build, adapt, and maintain the infrastructure in which we all live.

Studying with us, you'll not only gain the knowledge to hit accreditation standards, but be able to explore climate-sensitive areas informed by our research - including flood and fire engineering!

Your new home

Professor Peter Green welcomes you to campus!

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World rankings

We're ranked 5th in the UK for Civil Engineering (QS World University Rankings).

Unrivalled facilities

The Nancy Rothwell Building is a hub for all things Science and Engineering, where you’ll benefit from cutting-edge facilities.

Pioneers in engineering

In line with our industrial history, we were the first English university to offer an engineering degree.

Most targeted by employers

We are continually one of the UK's most targeted universities by Top Graduate Employers (The Graduate Market, 2024).

Learning and support

Your learning experience

Be a change maker. Be a Civil Engineer.

If you're looking for the kind of engineering to help you improve the lives of others, this is it.

Sustainability, urbanisation, improving the everyday standard of living... Civil Engineering has to big role to play in preparing our world for change.

Current student, Cagla, shares how she plans to make a difference.

Floods, Droughts, and Water Systems: How Climate Change is Reshaping Our Planet

Civil Engineering is pivotal to society, in almost every way. Senior Lecturer, Dr Claire Hoolohan, discusses what we're doing at Manchester to prepare for climate change, as we face the need to transform water systems and prepare for intensified extreme weather.

Meet your Lecturers: field course highlights

Meet Civil Engineering lecturers Dr Mojgan Hadi Mosleh and Dr Meini Su, in addition to student insight, as they detail the importance of hands-on surveying experience when it comes to contextualising your theoretical work in second year and preparing you for the real world.

Student life at Manchester

Civil Students Answer Your Questions!

In case you missed it: we brought Civil Engineering students, Cagla and Tim, together to answer your burning questions.

Level Up Uni Life: Civil Soc

With The University of Manchester Civil Engineering Soc (UMCES) students enjoy everything from site visits and industry events, to socials and rockclimbs - all organised by their own committee!

Civil engineering soc take the climbing wall!

Life as a Civil Engineering student

Our Civil Engineering students are taking to the microphone! Find us at @uomscieng on Instagram and TikTok for candid stories, campus snapshots, and more.

Our Favourite Podcast: Big Sisters in STEM

Meet Civil Engineering student Cagla (she/her) and Computer Science lecturer Zahra (she/her) as they candidly journey through their experiences... from climate change to Disney!

Designed to give you real and refreshing advice, you can expect to feel seen, understood, and even a little inspired.

If you thought you didn’t have siblings to give you advice, yes you do!

Your facilities

Inspiring future engineers

Professor Danielle George

Danielle tells us what the University is doing to attract the next generation of engineers and talks to some of our students to find out what inspired them.

Where ideas come to life

"��Ƶ, collaborate and create"

Discover how our engineering and materials sciences disciplines come together and bring ideas to life!

Meet the architect

Otto Diesfeldt, one of the architects behind our new engineering campus, gives us his first impression of the completed building.

The future of learning

Find out about our revolutionary blended learning facilities and study spaces

The student perspective

Students share their impressions of what blended learning looks like and the benefits they feel will help them during their studies.

Take a virtual tour

Explore our specialist lecture theatres and labs in this virtual tour of our new engineering buildings

Students and staff in blended learning environment

Student support

Support on your course

The University of Manchester is an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.

Make friends through society activities and receive support in your studies, both from The University and from students in later year groups.

Our Careers Service also offers you the high quality advice you need to plan your career after your degree.

Your health, wellbeing and safety

At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.

Support on your course

Our Peer-Assisted-Study-Scheme (PASS) sessions offer you the opportunity to gain support, advice and help with your studies from students who have been in the same position as you.

Cost of Living

Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.

Careers and employability

Supporting your future

A Civil Engineering degree from Manchester can take you anywhere. Our industry links, comprehensive course content and dedicated staff mean our graduates go on to a range of exciting careers. Employers include engineering consultancies, such as Arup, Atkins, BuroHappold and Network Rail.

See how our graduates are doing, according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021 (15 months after graduation):

80% of employed graduates feel their work is meaningful
£29,6000 average salary, 15 months after graduation

Female working on civil engineering project.

What Problems Do Civil Engineers Solve?

From providing access to clean water to protecting us from extreme weather, and building renewable energy systems to resilient infrastructure, we outline the many sectors you can explore as a Civil Engineer. Making a difference starts here!

Industry Panel: Building Your Career in Civil Engineering

Explore the ways that Civil Engineering is changing for generations to come, from experts in the industry. We're joined by Senior Lecturer, Meini Su, and industry names from the Institute of Civil Engineers, The Concrete Society, Sisk and more - there's a lot to learn in this short session.

Building On Campus: The Nancy Rothwell

We're turning back the clock to highlight a project that was special to MEng Graduate, Evan. Working with Balfour Beatty, Evan returned to campus in 2019 to work on The 'Manchester Engineering Campus Development' - now the Nancy Rothwell Building!