Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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The Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Lincoln University College is a coursework-based master's program that prepares civil engineering graduates for designing, implementing, and maintaining vital infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, railways, flood barriers, and earthquake protection systems.
The program blends conventional lectures and tutorials with online materials and includes taught modules plus a research project component for completion within the approved study duration.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Structural and geotechnical engineering topics including Structural Dynamics and Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Advanced design modules such as Advanced Steel Structures, Design of Substructures, and Pre-Stressed Concrete
- Construction and management modules covering Construction methods and Equipment, Advanced Construction Techniques, and Project Management
- Environmental engineering foundations including Principles of Environmental Management and Industrial Pollution control and Prevention Technologies
- Specialised engineering modules including Earthquake Geo-technical Engineering and Structural Stability
- Hydraulic and water-related modules including Design of Hydraulic Systems and Water and Wastewater Engineering
- Materials and infrastructure design modules including Advanced Theory of Concrete Structures, Design of Pavements, and Geometric design of highways
- Research capability development with Research Methodology before the research component
- Research Project as a mandatory component within the programme structure
- Project work based on applied problem-solving in civil engineering with research proposal and presentation activities
- Cohesive delivery of written and oral project reporting aligned to the programme learning outcomes
- Completion requirement alongside taught modules for graduation credit attainment
Curriculum
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (KPT/JPS(PA 8017)07/22) total requirement: 45 credit hours. The programme lists subjects with their credits; these subjects are organised across the full study duration.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory taught subjects | Advanced Theory of Concrete Structures | 3 | 21 |
| Structural Dynamics | 3 | |||
| Advanced Steel Structures | 3 | |||
| Advanced Soil Mechanics | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Design Of Substructures | 3 | |||
| Earthquake Geo-technical Engineering | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory taught subjects | Energy Conservation techniques in build Construction | 3 | 27 |
| Construction methods and Equipment | 3 | |||
| Advanced Construction Techniques | 3 | |||
| Pre-Stressed Concrete | 3 | |||
| Principles of Environmental Management | 3 | |||
| Railway engineering | 3 | |||
| Design of Pavements | 3 | |||
| Geometric design of highways | 3 | |||
| Highway and Airport Pavement Materials | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory taught subjects and research project | Industrial Pollution control and Prevention Technologies | 3 | 48 |
| Structural Stability | 3 | |||
| Project Management | 3 | |||
| Soil Exploration | 3 | |||
| Soil Structure Interaction | 3 | |||
| Environmental Geo-techniques | 3 | |||
| Design of Hydraulic Systems | 3 | |||
| Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 | |||
| Hydro power Engineering | 3 | |||
| Water Quality Modelling | 3 | |||
| Wastewater treatment | 3 | |||
| Water and Waste water Engineering | 3 | |||
| Research Project | 12 | |||
| Total | All taught subjects plus Research Project | 45 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You will build advanced knowledge that prepares you for civil engineering roles across structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and infrastructure development.
- You can pursue career paths such as Building control surveyor, Consulting civil engineer, Structural engineer, Site engineer, Quantity surveyor, and Construction manager after completing the programme.
- You gain practical, applied skills through modules like Project Management and Research Methodology that support execution of engineering projects in real industry settings.
- You strengthen your capability to apply civil engineering principles to open-ended engineering problems, helping you stand out for consulting, contracting, and sustainability-related roles.
- You develop professional communication and documentation capability through coursework assessments and the mandatory Research Project component, supporting job readiness in engineering environments.
- You receive a programme designed to enhance both technical competence and professional responsibility, supporting progression into senior and specialist engineering responsibilities over time.
Employability rate
For graduates in civil engineering pathways, actual employer hiring outcomes can vary by project demand and experience level, but a typical estimate is around 78% employability and about 22% unemployment.
Overall, this points to a generally stable outlook in Malaysia’s construction and infrastructure sectors where qualified civil engineering professionals are consistently needed.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants need a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MOH) in Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Senate of Lincoln University College. If the degree is in Engineering but the CGPA is below 2.50, admission may be possible with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience. If the Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MOH) is in Science or Technology (non-Engineering), a prerequisite Engineering module must be offered to prepare for further study. |
| Prerequisite study (if needed) | If your Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MOH) is not in the relevant engineering field for the programme, Lincoln University College may require prerequisite study (for example, an Engineering prerequisite module for non-Engineering backgrounds). The university also specifies that certain candidates may need to take an additional machine design course depending on their prior field of study. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Direct match | The programme entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MOH) in Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (or equivalent), and international applicants must meet the programme’s English language requirement. |
Language requirements
International applicants for the Master of Science in Civil Engineering must meet Lincoln University College’s English language requirement. If you do not meet the stated test criteria, the university offers an English language skills course to help you meet the programme requirement through an assessment process.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition and related study costs for Malaysia. During the online admissions process, Lincoln University College requires applicants to submit documents under the university’s financial assistance section.
- Evidence of financial assistance (self-finance, employer sponsorship, government sponsorship, or other) submitted through Lincoln University College’s online admissions form
- Supporting financial documents attached as part of the Qualifications and Financial Information section in the online application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 01, 2027 | May 01, 2027 | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and confirm eligibility
Before applying, review the programme entry requirements for international applicants, including your Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MOH) and CGPA or equivalent pathway. Collect your passport, academic transcripts and certificates, English language supporting documents, and financial assistance documents needed for the online application. If your prior degree is not fully engineering-related, be ready for the possibility of prerequisite modules (as stated by the university).
Submit the online application form
Complete the Lincoln University College online admission form as your first step. Fill in your personal details, home country details, highest academic qualifications, and the financial assistance section. Upload certified documents and provide certified English translated copies if your qualifications are in languages other than English, as required by the application form instructions.
Complete the next steps after submission
After submitting your application, Lincoln University College advises that you move on to the next steps such as signing up for an interview. If you do not meet the English language test criteria, the university may arrange an English language skills course through an assessment process. Keep an eye on communications related to your application status so you can respond quickly to any follow-up requests.