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Course overview

The MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering program at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is offered under the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Civil engineers form the foundation of modern infrastructure, playing a vital role in designing, constructing, and maintaining the systems that support daily life—ranging from bridges and highways to water supply networks and sustainable buildings.

As a civil engineer, you must be both technically proficient and socially aware, working collaboratively to solve complex challenges. From iconic projects like the Millau Viaduct in France, the London Eye, and the Petronas Towers, to critical infrastructure such as water treatment plants in developing countries, civil engineers are essential to bringing these advancements to life.

By joining this course, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge in structures, geotechnics, materials, hydraulics, transportation, surveying, Building Information Modelling (BIM), construction management, and other critical engineering disciplines. The Civil Engineering department works closely with industry professionals, offering valuable exposure through site visits and guest lectures.

As a graduate, you will have strong and diverse career prospects, with the opportunity to become a professional or chartered engineer in key sectors such as consultancy, contracting, civil engineering management, surveying, BIM management, and digital construction.

Why choose this course?

This course offers a comprehensive education in key civil engineering areas, including structures, geotechnics, materials, hydraulics, transportation, surveying, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and construction management. Ranked 11th in the UK for civil engineering in the Guardian University Rankings 2025, the programme is backed by strong industry connections, providing practical learning experiences through site visits and guest lectures from professionals. As a graduate, you'll have diverse career prospects, with the opportunity to become a professional or chartered engineer in sectors such as consultancy, contracting, civil engineering management, surveying, BIM management, and digital construction.

Modules

Core modules

  • Geotechnics 1
  • Group Project
  • Hydraulics 1
  • Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering
  • Portfolio of Civil Engineering Studies 1
  • Structural Analysis 1

Core modules

  • Advanced Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering
  • Civil & Structural Steel Design Project
  • Fundamentals of Materials
  • Geotechnics 2
  • Hydraulics 2
  • Portfolio of Civil Engineering Studies 2 
  • Structural Analysis 2

Core modules

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) Project
  • Geotechnics 3
  • Hydraulics Design 
  • Industrial Training
  • Structural Concrete Design

Optional modules

  • Advanced Properties of Concrete 
  • Applied Construction Project Management
  • Environmental Geotechnology
  • Railway Technology 

Core modules

  • Group Design Project
  • Investigative Project

Optional modules

  • Advanced Structural Design
  • Advanced Environmental Assessment
  • Dynamics and Wind Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis in Structural Mechanics
  • Geotechnical Modelling
  • Materials for Highways and Railways
  • Sedimentation and Erosion Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction and Life Cycle Analysis
  • Water Treatment Engineering

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

A Level BBC, including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies.
IB Diploma 26 points with 5, 4 at Higher Level, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and Physics (HL).
STPM BBC+, including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Pengajian Am.
UEC 5 B3s including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
Australian Year 12 ATAR 82. Applicants are required to meet specific grade standards in Mathematics and Physics, aligned with A Level subject requirements. To fulfil these A Level standards, specific grade equivalents in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) are required. For WACE, applicants must have studied both Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Specialist. For SACE, both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics are required. For other states and territories, the mathematics subjects will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

77% average based on 6 subjects, including Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, and Physics. Applicants must meet specific grade requirements for subjects required at A Level: 75% for C and 81% for B.

Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the University’s requirements.
Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China) A 70% average in the Gaokao, including at least two required subjects (Mathematics and Physics) at 75% and 73%, respectively. In addition, a minimum of 70% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with at least 70% in Mathematics and Physics.

Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale.
Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII 78% average from the best four subjects, including Mathematics and Physics at 80% and 70%, respectively. CBSE Applied Mathematics is not accepted to meet the Mathematics requirement. Excludes local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and Physical Education.
Advance Placement (AP) 4, 4, 3, including AP Calculus and AP Physics. 
Diploma - Local Institutions Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.
Foundation - Local Institutions Acceptance is at the School’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.
Nottingham's Foundation Programme Successful completion is required, with a minimum score of 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules.

This list is not exhaustive, and we accept a wide range of qualifications. Eligibility will be fully determined upon the submission of a completed application.

IELTS (Academic):

 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)

TOEFL (iBT):

 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking)

PTE (Academic):

 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)

GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature:

 Grade C

GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature:

 Grade C

SPM:

 CEFR level B2

GCSE O-Level:

 Grade C / 4

IGCSE (first language):

 Grade C / 4

IGCSE (second language):

 Grade B / 6

MUET:

 Band 4

UEC:

 Grade B3

IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level):

 4 points

IB English B (Higher Level):

 4 points

IB English B (Standard Level):

 5 points

OSSD English (ENG3U / ENG4U) (No fast-track route):

 75%

CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X:

70% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)
  • IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
  • IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
  • IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
  • MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
  • OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted.
  • CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction throughout schooling from Class X to Class XII.

Foundation progression options

The Nottingham's Foundation Programme is a 1-year pre-university course that prepares students for direct progression to UNM’s undergraduate degrees. It builds a strong academic foundation while enhancing language, critical thinking, and study skills. Students can also explore elective modules tailored to their chosen degree pathway.

Learning and assessment

How you will learn

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • Practical classes
  • Field trips
  • Supervision
  • Lab sessions
  • Computer labs

How you will be assessed

  • Coursework
  • Group coursework
  • Examinations
  • Presentation
  • Research project
  • Poster presentation
  • Dissertation
  • Reflective review

Applying

Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for undergraduate courses.

How to apply

Fees

ResidencyFees
Malaysian studentsRM55,000 per year
International studentsRM65,000 per year

Where you will learn

Malaysia Campus

Semenyih Campus is 48km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and just 45 minutes’ drive from the famous city centre with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers. On arrival, you are immersed in the green jungle backdrop that Malaysia provides with wildlife, sunshine and campus lake.

The campus is home to our business, education, science and engineering schools, which sit alongside a sports centre, library and student accommodation. The University has everything a modern day student could wish for with the added bonus of being located in central Asia allowing you to travel further afield in your free time.

Public transport is plentiful with free shuttle services operating on some routes. Taxi/Grab services in Malaysia are very reasonable and used widely by the student community.

Careers

Civil engineers are required worldwide for design, construction and management positions. Our Civil Engineering degree offers a great platform for a career in various professional disciplines including Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Highway and Transportation Engineering, Construction Project Management & Surveying and Geospatial Engineering. Some graduates have progressed to postgraduate levels and/or obtained PhD degree both locally and overseas with some alumni currently employed as postdoctoral researchers and academics at universities worldwide. Many of our graduates move into managerial positions and/or achieve Professional/Chartered Engineer status during their working career. Our Engineering courses give students the opportunity to study abroad for 12 months, either at our UK or China campus or at a University within the Universitas 21 group. The latter includes The University of Auckland (New Zealand), British Columbia (Canada), Hong Kong (China), Melbourne (Australia), Singapore and Tennessee (United States).

The department offers career advice through personal tutorial programme and industrial training programme. You will also be benefited from the department's links with practising civil engineers and other professionals. In addition, there are various opportunities and activities for students to engage with our alumni, industrial partners, guest lecturers, industrial visits and career events organised by the department. The university has an established Careers Advisory Service (CAS) that provides students with essential resources and guidance for career choices and offers many opportunities to develop the skills needed to plan and manage your future. Our Careers Advisory Service will work with you to improve and maximise your employability skills. As well as providing essential resources and guidance, they will also assist you with job/course applications, facilitate searches for appropriate work experience placements and connect you to a wide range of prospective employers or training opportunities.

Our Civil Engineering degree offers a great platform for a career in various professional disciplines including Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Highway and Transportation Engineering, Construction Project Management & Surveying and Geospatial Engineering. 

Our graduates will be equipped and ready to embark on a career in civil engineering, or other disciplines that require numerate problem-solving graduates. Typical career paths of our graduates can be broadly broken down into two distinct groups:

  1. Consultancy: Design Engineer
  2. Construction: Site Engineer
  3. Other: Building Information Modelling Engineer, Sales Engineer, Construction Safety and Health Officer, Forensic Engineer, Product Testing Engineer, Offshore Structural Engineer, etc.

Frequently asked questions

The Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) is an undergraduate degree programme that provides students with the knowledge and skills to apply physical and scientific principles for the design, development and maintenance of constructed infrastructures.

For admission to UNM, students are required to have a minimum of BBC, including in mathematics and physics, in A Level or BBC+, including in mathematics and physics in STPM.

Civil engineering degree holders in Malaysia have a wider range of career options. They can work as civil engineers in industries such as construction, water resources, transportation, environmental engineering and more. They can also work in project management, research and development, consulting and academia.

Yes, UNM offers financial assistance and scholarships to students based on merit and need. In addition to UNM’s offerings, students can also explore external funding opportunities such as government scholarships, industry sponsorships and research grants.

No. UNM’s civil engineering degree is a full-time course.

Yes, students will have to undergo practical training or internships as part of their course. This provides them with hands-on experience in the field that will help them understand engineering principles in real life.

Students can choose to work with engineering firms, construction companies, government agencies or research labs. These opportunities will also help students build a network of professional acquaintances in the field and thus, enhance their career prospects.

This content was last updated on 21 January 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.