As the industry becomes more competitive, organisations and their clients are increasingly demanding the combined time, cost and quality assurances that good project management practice provides. Furthermore, the industry now recognises that there is a need for engineers to gain specialist technical knowledge which compliments their academic and professional background.
To enhance your career prospects and international experience, we are now offering our standard one year Civil Engineering and Construction Management Masters over two years through offering a 'with Industry Placement' alternative.
This 'with Industry Placement' option offers a practical experiential element over the traditional one-year degree structure, allowing you to reflect on theory and practice.
Programme duration
This alternative 'with Industry Placement' degree is offered over two years. The taught part of the programme is the same as its standard Civil Engineering and Construction Management Masters counterpart.
The Industry Placement is undertaken between the taught part of the programme and the research dissertation. If you cannot or decide not to do the placement option, then you will revert to the standard programme.
Industry placement
Although, the responsibility of finding a suitable placement lies with you, to support you, we are partnering with civil engineering and construction industry professionals and will provide advice on recruiters who offer placement opportunities. You will also have access to the University's award winning
Masters (MSc) level entry applicants must have one of the following:
Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in a related subject area
For postgraduate conversion courses, non-related degrees will be considered
Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered
See our website for fees
Eight taught courses, all optional - (plus Research Dissertation for MSc). Students must select a minimum of five technical options and a minimum of two non-technical (NT) options.
SEMESTER 1
Optional courses
Sustainability for Construction Professionals (NT)
Advanced Design Of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Structural Materials
Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings
Finite Element Method Linear Analysis
Structural Element Design
Geotechnics B- Geotechnical Applications
Project Management: Theory and Practice (NT)
Value and Risk Management (NT)
SEMESTER 2
Optional courses
Plastic Analysis of Structures
Advanced Design Of Steel And Steel-Concrete Composite Structures
Finite Element Method Nonlinear Analysis
Foundation Engineering
River Flow and Flood Modelling
Safety, Risk and Reliability
Urban Drainage and Water Supply
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Construction Financial Management (NT)
Project Management: Strategic Issues (NT)
SEMESTER 3
Research Dissertation (Civil Engineering)
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