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    MSc Full-time: 12-18 Months
    MSc Part-time: 24-36 Months

Course Description

Develop skills in design and assessment of engineering structures subject to seismic, extreme loading and environmental conditions

Accredited by relevant professional bodies and designed to meet the needs of the modern construction industry, this course offers a wide range of structural engineering principles as you learn about issues relating to steel and concrete structures and foundations.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a 2:2 or above for a Bachelor (Honours) Degree within the Civil Engineering discipline.

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.

This course has academic entry requirements which are assessed alongside relevant work experience. Full details of any relevant work experience, including references should be submitted with your application and may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required.

Usually, unrelated work experience is not considered sufficient for entry without meeting the minimum academic entry requirements. Please contact us with your specific circumstances by submitting an enquiry form above and we will be happy to discuss your options.

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Student Destinations

The MSc Advanced Structural Engineering degree at Edinburgh Napier University provides in-depth, specialized knowledge in the field of structural engineering. Holding this degree can open up opportunities for various positions with increased responsibilities and salary potential, including:

  • Structural Engineer
  • Transport (bridge design) Engineer
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Oil and Refinery/offshore Engineer

You will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects, allowing you to contribute to the advancement of the field while gaining valuable research experience, so you can continue in the field of research. You will develop proficiency in analyzing complex structural systems using advanced computational methods and software tools. You will also develop project management skills necessary for planning, coordinating, and executing structural engineering projects effectively. This includes budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and communication with stakeholders.

Module Details

Modules that you will study* as part of this course

  • Advanced Mechanics of Material and Finite Element Analysis ( CTR11129 )
  • Advanced Structural Concrete ( CTR11118 )
  • Advanced Structural Steel Design ( CTR11119 )
  • Geotechnical Earthquake and Offshore Engineering ( CTR11134 )
  • MSc Dissertation ( CTR11111 )
  • Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Design ( CTR11102 )
  • Timber Engineering ( CTR11136 )

* These are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

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