UK · Master's
Imperial College London
MSc Civil and Environmental Engineering
Imperial College London
Course Overview
Imperial's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is consistently ranked top 3 in the UK and top 10 globally for civil engineering. The MSc programme is a structured one-year route into specialist civil engineering practice — with named streams in Structural Engineering, Geotechnics, Hydrology & Water Resources, Transport, and Environmental Engineering. You pick the stream at application.
The course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, IHT, CIHT), which means it counts toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status — a major credential if you plan to return to Sri Lanka and work with bodies like IESL, or stay in the UK. Sri Lankan civil engineering graduates from Moratuwa and Peradeniya are well represented in recent cohorts.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline — 2:1 minimum (GPA 3.3+ for Sri Lankan applicants from Moratuwa, Peradeniya, Ruhuna or Jaffna).
- check_circle Strong grounding in mathematics, mechanics, and fluid dynamics — Imperial reads transcripts carefully for module-level grades.
- check_circle Some streams (Structural, Geotechnics) prefer candidates with relevant industry experience or strong final-year project work.
- check_circle Two academic references and a personal statement naming the stream you want and why.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic (Standard): 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 92 Overall (min 20 in each section).
- check_circle Waived if your degree was taught fully in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (£) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (12 months) | £41,300 | Rs. 16,520,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, London) | £17,000 | Rs. 6,800,000 |
| Student Visa & IHS Fee | £1,800 | Rs. 720,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | £60,100 | Rs. 24,040,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Imperial Civil Engineering alumni move into the largest UK and international consultancies — Arup, Atkins, AECOM, Mott MacDonald, WSP, Buro Happold — as well as Crossrail-style major projects, Network Rail, and Transport for London. Civil engineering roles are on the UK Shortage Occupation List, which makes the Skilled Worker visa route post-Graduate Route significantly easier to navigate.
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