MSc (Eng) Structural Engineering (Part-Time)

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 student's achieve some of the IStructE's core objectives (particularly CPD events - part of the Structural Engineering in Practice module).

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

Year 1

(Part-Time)

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

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CIVE5970M	Advanced Structural Analysis (MSc/PGD)	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
CIVE5972M	Advanced Concrete Design (MSc)	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
CIVE5977M	Advanced Steel and Composite Design - (MSc)	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
CIVE5980M	Structural Engineering Design Project	30	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Year 2

(Part-Time)

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

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CIVE5000M	MSc Dissertation	60	1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth)	PFP
CIVE5913M	Design and Management of Structures in Earthquake Zones	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
CIVE5971M	Design Optimisation	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
CIVE5975M	Foundation Engineering	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP

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