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MSc Structural Engineering with Materials

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2-5 years part-time or as CPD

Course Description

Designed for professionals aspiring to technical leadership positions within structural engineering design practice, this course focuses on applying engineering principles, advanced materials behaviour and technical themes within structural engineering.

You'll develop an advanced approach to research methods so that you can apply your knowledge and understanding of the continually changing issues related to structural engineering and materials. Through explorations of the environmental, technical and sustainability aspects of civil engineering and building construction, you'll gain awareness, understanding of, and competence in, the design, management and construction of structures.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is suitable for professionals working in construction-related industries who aspire to work in senior technical or management positions. Additionally, it's suitable for BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons) undergraduates looking to progress to study a technical postgraduate programme.

The skills and knowledge you'll gain on this course will open up opportunities to pursue technical and middle/senior management positions.

Entry Requirements

  • 2:2 honours degree in civil engineering or an appropriate built environment subject area.

We will also consider applicants with the following qualifications:

  • Postgraduate diploma, or equivalent academic achievement in civil engineering or appropriate built environment subject area.

 

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Fees

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Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Student Destinations

Students from this course will graduate with improved professional and technical skills to operate at senior positions in the construction industry. Although this course does not offer a formal placement, all our courses are vocationally focused and benefit from strong links with industry. Graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of national and international organisations in senior positions in both the consulting and contracting fields. Alternatively, some graduates have chosen to continue within the education sector and embarked on PhD studies.

Module Details

Common modules

  • Advanced Structural Engineering
  • Research Project/Dissertation
  • Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering
  • Advanced Structural Analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Analysis and Design of Specialised Infrastructure

Other core modules

  • Advanced Strength of Materials
  • Advanced Construction Materials
  • Condition Assessment and Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructures

Optional module

  • Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics

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