Master of Science in Civil Engineering

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Entrance Year Sept 2025

Programme Code 31077

Stream Code

CFM (Full-time)
CPM (Part-time)

Mode of Study Mixed Mode

Normal Duration

1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)

Fund Type Self-Financed

Credits Required for Graduation

Initial Registration Credits

12 (Full-time)
6 (Part-time)

Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025 * Early Round Application Deadline: 2024-11-21; Main Round Application Deadline: 2025-04-30

Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025 * Early Round Application Deadline: 2024-11-21; Main Round Application Deadline: 2025-04-30

Tuition Fees

HK$7,000 per credit for local and non-local students.

Remarks: No tuition fee required for 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) subject.

Entry Scholarships are available. Please visit here for details.

PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.

Programme Leader(s)

Dr Chao ZHOU
PhD, BEng

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

Through the programme, students will pursue in-depth studies of topics that are related to their civil engineering field or broaden their knowledge of civil engineering by studying topics that are beyond their present field.

We are keen to develop students’ capabilities of designing engineered systems or processes to meet desired needs in civil engineering projects within realistic constraints.

Our programme is designed to cultivate students’ strategic thinking skills in dealing with complex problems and situations pertinent to their professional practice, and to enhance their learning capabilities for continual professional development through inquiry and reflection on professional practice.

Characteristics

In this programme, practising civil engineers can pursue in-depth studies and acquire specialised skills in general civil engineering, structural engineering and transportation engineering. Graduates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of competence in modern construction technology after completion of the programme.

Programme Structure

Study Plan

General Civil Engineering
Subject Code	Subject Title
CSE504	Construction Management and Law
CSE509	Quantitative Techniques in Construction Planning
CSE565	Construction Technology
CSE574	Drainage Design
CSE579	Advanced Rock Engineering
CSE582	Geo-hazards Risk Management and Mitigation
CSE583	Analytical and Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
CSE584	Advanced Soil Mechanics
CSE585	Coastal Processes and Engineering under Climate Change
Structural Engineering
Subject Code	Subject Title
CSE501	Bridge Engineering
CSE513	Tall Building Structures
CSE519	Advanced Reinforced Concrete
CSE529	Seismic Design of Building Structures
CSE531	Wind Engineering
CSE573	Facade Engineering
CSE577	Advanced Structural Design
CSE581	Smart Infrastructure
Transportation Engineering
Subject Code	Subject Title
CSE514	Transport Management
CSE516*	Urban Transport Planning – Theory and Practice
CSE561*	Public Transport: Operations and Service Planning
CSE562	Traffic Engineering and Control
CSE563*	Development of Transport Infrastructure
CSE580	Smart Transport
Dissertation
Subject Code	Subject Title
CSE590	CE Dissertation
Recommended Electives
Subject Code	Subject Title
BRE550	Statutory Framework for Construction Practice
EE560	Metros in Hong Kong and China
LGT5010	Port Policy and Management
LGT5014	Air Transport Logistics and Management
*These subjects are included in the list of reimbursable courses for Continuing Education Fund (CEF).