Civil engineers are responsible for the design, project management and construction of the physical infrastructure of our society. Our broad-based, vocational programme covers all the required aspects of a civil engineer’s education, with an emphasis on applying your learning in context.
This broad-based Civil Engineering programme provides sound academic training for a career as a professional engineer.
Civil engineering graduates are in great demand. Careers in civil and structural engineering offer some of the highest-paid jobs for graduates in the UK (Telegraph Graduate jobs: Top 10 starting salaries, June 2017).
As well as covering all the required bases of a civil engineer’s education, key features of the programme are the individual and group projects that students undertake in all years of their studies, applying their learning in context, with industrial feedback and an emphasis on engaging with the digital world of civil engineering.
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Candidates must hold a masters or doctorate accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng.
We’re proud to announce we’ve been awarded a Gold rating for educational excellence.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.
The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.
| XJTLU 2+2 fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 tuition fee (full) | £29,100 | |
| 2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) | £26,190 | |
| 2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) | £21,825 | |
Discover what you’ll learn in each year, the kinds of modules you’ll study, and how you’ll be taught and assessed.
You will be introduced to the essentials: structural analysis and design; fluid mechanics and hydraulics; geomechanics; materials; transport and infrastructure; the digital built environment and its digitisation.
An exciting part of the second year of our programme is a week of real, hands-on construction experience at ‘The Constructionarium’. The Constructionarium takes place at a six-hectare site, specifically designed and built to provide a range of challenging teaching and learning conditions for students. There is an additional cost of up to £250 for the Constructionarium.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
For XJTLU Students Only Maxwell’s equations elegantly describe the physical laws governing such things as electrodynamics. Related problems may be posed in terms of vector calculus, or in terms of differential equations. In this module, we revise vector calculus and field theory in three dimensions, using Stokes’ theorem and Gauss’ theorem to solve explicit physical problems; we evaluate path, surface and volume integrals, and derive general electrodynamic laws. We also consider both the ordinary and partial differential equations arising from real world problems related to Maxwell’s equations, and introduce some advanced methods for solving these (i.e. Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms), and further methods for approximating solutions (central difference methods in one and two dimensions).
This module introduces students to the theoretical framework of geotechnical engineering. It emphasizes soil as a material and provides an introduction to the application of the theory to practical geotechnical engineering problems including bearing capacity of foundations.
The students are provided with a realistic design brief that needs to be met over the course of the semester. This is achieved via a defined set of realistic work stages which enables the students to produce an open-ended structural design within a group working environment, thus promoting teamwork and industrial awareness. The final deliverable will be the submission of structured design portfolio/sketchbook and oral presentation to academic members of staff and relevant industry partners.
Hydraulics belongs to applied fluid mechanics and covers hydrostatics and hydrodynamics of liquid such as water. The module focuses on pipe flows and open channel flows, which occur in a wide range of science and engineering problems. It is delivered via lectures, laboratory class and tutorials.
This module provides an overview of basic structural design concepts and the application of common materials in construction including steelwork, reinforced concrete (RC), timber, and masonry. It covers fundamental principles and theoretical background and provides design examples based on Eurocodes.
This module builds on the first year with further exploration into topics introduced in "Structural Engineering in the Built Environment 1". Students are introduced to advanced and emerging materials used in Civil and Architectural Engineering, deeper theoretic and applied understanding of structural behaviour and systems and continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of industry standard structural design tools. All within the context of ensuring structures are constructed to ensure buildings and infrastructure assets are safe, resilient, sustainable, economical and buildable
This module provides students with an introduction to thecontexts of transport and infrastructure, and the skills required by aprofessional engineer operating in this sector.
Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of computer programming and Excel to solve engineering problems. Gain knowledge of basic procedural programming concepts. Become proficient in the use of Excel and Excel Macros. Enhance problem solving skills. Gain experience in solving engineering problems using a software tool.
The module focusses on the essentials of data analysis and interpretation, engineering experimentation, measurement techniques and principles of instrumentation.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
This module introduces students to the theory and methods that underpin geotechnical engineering practice. It covers the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slopes and other structures according to Eurocode 7.
The Year 3 individual research project; 300 hours student work over 2 semesters; 3 assessment stages (proposal 5%, interim 20%, final 75%).
In this module the students will gain a basic understanding of the Finite Element method and learn to use some Finite Element software. This software will then be used to analyse a variety of different problems which are relevant to both mechanical and civil engineers.
It has been shown that the refurbishment of existing buildings is a more sustainable option than demolition and reconstruction as it leads to significant reductions in CO2 emissions. Additionally, the benefits of refurbishment (in comparison to new construction) extend beyond CO2 emissions and reduced energy expenditure: (i) less raw materials, (ii) less waste, (iii) heritage conservation and community retention and finally, (iv) well restored structures have a high economic value. This module gives students an insight into the structural appraisal and reuse of existing structures.
In the face of growing populations, increasing demand from agriculture and industry, unsustainable use of water reserves and on going environmental change, water engineers face enormous challenges. This module will study the natural water systems, which underpin our use of water resource. Furthermore, it will apply fundamental hydraulic principles to predict flood risks, estimate water demand and supply, design and optimise water storage, transfer and supply infrastructure as well as set out the basic principles and practical measures to deal with these challenges.
This module introduces students to the basic theory of surface waves, the nearshore morphological process and estuary processes.
The materials used in construction contributes considerablyto CO2 emissions and therefore climate change. This module introduces students to the advances made in conventional constructionmaterials and alternative construction materials with regard to sustainabilityand durability. The students will also beintroduced to emerging materials and the potential they have for a more resilientand sustainable future.
This module builds on the knowledge and skills gained in CIVE241 Reinforced Concrete and Steelwork and extends them to the design of prerstressed concrete. The modules gives a background to the history and principles of prestressed concrete design and construction. This is all illustrated will extensive practical examples. All the concepts required to design simple prestressed concrete elements are covered
This module introduces essential principles necessary for the understanding of vibrations in Civil Engineering structures.
This module covers broad aspects of uncertainty quantification methods, reliability analysis and risk assessment in engineering applications. It also provides understanding of statistical analysis of engineering data and computational methods for dealing with uncertainty in engineering problems.
Your course will be delivered by the School of Engineering, which is home to world-class teaching and learning facilities, designed to provide for the distinctive way engineering students engage actively with their learning process. The school’s impressive specialist engineering research facilities also provide the setting for practical work and many student projects.
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
Last year, the school organised a field trip where we learned how to build a small house with zero carbon footprint, using sustainable materials. It was a very rewarding experience that not only allowed us to practice the skills and enhance our teamwork experience, but also made us realise the need for sustainable development.
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