Mediterranean College

MSc Civil Engineering and Construction

• Top 30 UK University (Guardian Guide, 2020).
• Designed in consultation with leading Organisations.
• Academic staff consists of active professionals & researchers.
• Modern facilities & labs.

The MSc Civil Engineering and Construction is a unique and particularly contemporary course of study, that encompasses knowledge from all areas related to the Civil Engineer profession and includes modules that teach the latest industry developments and their application on real Engineering problems. Its aim is to equip students with the necessary technical skills and theoretical background for the design and construction of new, complex infrastructures or the reinforcement of existing constructions.

At the same time, the programme provides students the opportunity to carry out their own research, under the supervision of experienced tutors, which can lead to publications in academic journals and participation in international conferences, or be used by collaborating companies during the design and construction of real projects.

Why choose this course

• Students acquire knowledge from all core Civil Engineering fields: Structures, Hydraulics, Infrastructures, and Construction Management. This balanced course content leads to flexible, highly competitive and well-rounded professionals.
• The course includes innovative modules for Greek standards, such as Flood Risk Engineering Management and Environmental Risk & Responsibility before the construction of any project. Students are trained in fields that are not widely spread and become highly sought-after in the job market.
• Students use various software simulation applications, such as Matlab and SAP2000. This knowledge gives them a competitive advantage for their future employment.
• Students are assessed mainly through written coursework that involves real industry case studies (e.g. anti-seismic design of steel and concrete structures, structural assessment and reinforcement of existing buildings, applying smart management systems on existing buildings, etc).
• Students produce individual research on contemporary Civil Engineering aspects, which – under the guidance of their experienced academic supervisors – can lead to publications in international conferences or academic journals.
• Mediterranean College puts emphasis on the academic support of students and the learning process is facilitated through the University and College e-learning platforms that provide access to thousands of academic journals and e-books in the Engineering field.
• Mediterranean College has developed an integrated Employability plan, the MC Employability Scheme, focused on the contemporary needs of our Engineering students: career counseling and professional development, regular guest lectures, real projects, seminars, networking events, employability fair, internship scheme.
• All academic staff are accredited lecturers of the University of Derby for every module they teach. Mediterranean College implements an integrated system of recruitment, assessment and continuing professional development of academic staff, so that students receive excellent teaching and personal support to develop their social and professional skills.
• The University of Derby (Guardian University Guide 2019) is a TOP-18 UK University and in the TOP-10 for student employability. This stems from constantly developing the curriculum as directed by employers, professional and accreditation bodies.