MSc (Eng) Structural Engineering

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• Entry requirement for recent graduates:
  A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours (2:1) degree or higher in civil engineering or a related subject. Applicants are required to provide a statement detailing their experience in structural engineering including structural analysis, the design of reinforced concrete and steelwork structures and foundations.
• Entry requirement for graduates with at least 3 years relevant work experience:
  A minimum of a degree equivalent to a UK second class honours (2:2) degree in civil engineering or a related subject, or associate membership of an appropriate professional engineering institution. Applicants are required to provide a statement detailing their experience in structural engineering, structural analysis, the design of reinforced concrete and steelwork structures and foundations.

Programme specification

- Level of input from Industry.

- Programme is geared up to helping students achieve some of the IStructE's core objectives (particularly CPD events - part of the Structural Engineering in Practice module).

The successful completion of the degree programme allows candidates with the appropriate first-degree qualifications and after gaining the required professional experience, to seek professional accreditation for the award of Chartered Engineer (CEng) from the Engineering Council through the Institution of Civil Engineers. The Learning outcomes and technical content covered in the modules will equip the students with a wide range of competencies that are in line with the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) 4 required for the MSc Type I.


All students should consult the School Code of Practice for Assessment to view the classification requirements for their programme.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CIVE5000M	MSc Dissertation	60	1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth)
CIVE5913M	Design and Management of Structures in Earthquake Zones	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CIVE5970M	Advanced Structural Analysis (MSc/PGD)	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5971M	Design Optimisation - MSc	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5972M	Advanced Concrete Design (MSc)	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CIVE5975M	Foundation Engineering (MSc)	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5977M	Advanced Steel and Composite Design - (MSc)	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5980M	Structural Engineering Design Project	30	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional Modules

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