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MEng Civil Engineering

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MEng Civil Engineering

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

4 Years

Intake

January, September

Tuition Fee

RM 180000

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Selangor

Overview

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.

Entry Requirements

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science: CCCC
  • A-Level/STPM: BBC including B in Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • SAM: ATAR 75 including B in Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • CPU: 75% including B in Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • UEC: 15 points or less (5 subjects not less than B grade)
  • SMA 3: 8.0 in Mathemathics and Chemistry.
  • IB Diploma: Minimum 5 in SL Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • Diploma deemed recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Any other relevant qualification deemed recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.

English language requirements

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

If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing your studies.

Course Outline

First Year

Courses from 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
  • Design of Concrete Elements
  • Environmental Engineering A

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

Third Year

  • Civil Engineering Dissertation
  • Geotechnics B – Soil Strength
  • Civil Engineering Design Project
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Industrial Training

Plus 3 optional courses related to structural design, structural engineering, transportation engineering, ground engineering and mangement.

MEng students undertake a compulsory industrial training placement.

Fourth Year

MEng only

  • Civil Engineering Professional Design Project

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

4 Years

Intake

January, September

Tuition Fee

RM 180000

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Selangor