Dalhousie University offers MA/MS in Civil Engineering (MASc), a master's degree in Civil Engineering & Construction programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Civil Engineering (MASc) is a thesis-based master's degree offered by Dalhousie University's Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, delivered in person in Halifax with intakes in September, January, and May. The program exposes students to a wide variety of specializations within civil engineering. Students complete four graduate courses, a seminar, and an original research thesis, which is defended through an oral presentation before a supervising committee. Dalhousie describes the Master of Applied Science as generally more appropriate for students interested in pursuing a career in research and development, reflecting its thesis-based, research-oriented structure. The standard program length is two years or longer, full-time. Graduates are prepared for roles such as engineering design, research, consulting, and infrastructure development, and the degree provides a foundation for students intending to pursue further doctoral study in civil or environmental engineering.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Dalhousie's Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements for admission as well as any Civil and Resource Engineering program-specific requirements; the program page does not display a numeric GPA threshold or specific English-test scores, deferring instead to departmental and Faculty of Graduate Studies admission pages. International applicants must separately meet Dalhousie's English-language proficiency requirements for international students. The program admits in September, January, and May.
