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Civil and Structural Engineering


Degrees Available



MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home/EU: £4,900
  • International: £13,250

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 12 months
September - September

Course Introduction

Civil engineering is essential for both developed and developing countries, and there is a great global need for professionals with expertise in the design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, which is so essential to our present-day lives.

Sustainable use of materials, resources, and energy, in order to enhance the quality of life, for current and future generations, is a key aim for civil and structural engineers. Those in this field increasingly need to build on their Bachelor degree qualification and increase their knowledge base to remain competitive.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (50 Credits - 4 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Advanced Geotechnics (10 Credits) (C)
  • Advanced Structural Analysis (10 Credits) (C)
  • Advanced Structural Engineering Project (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (C)
  • Engineering Vibration (10 Credits) (C)
  • Advanced Numerical Methods (10 Credits) (O)
  • Design Optimisation (10 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (50 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Advanced Structural Engineering Project (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (C)
  • Case Study (20 Credits) (C)
  • Earthquake Engineering (10 Credits) (O)
  • Environmental Computational Fluid Dynamics (10 Credits) (O)
  • Finite Element Methods (10 Credits) (O)
  • Risk Management (10 Credits) (O)
  • Steel and Composite Design (10 Credits) (O)
  • Sustainable Energy (10 Credits) (O)

Semesters 1 and 2, and end of Semester 2 onwards (80 Credits - 1 x (C) Module): 

  • MSc Project (80 Credits) (C)

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Special Features

  • It draws on the School's research which is conducted jointly with its collaborative companies
  • It is designed to provide advanced civil and structural engineering education
  • It addresses a balanced curriculum between advanced technical and design skills, and research skills
  • Optional modules are also included to offer students more choices and meet their interests and needs
  • It holds accreditation by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
  • Graduates of this course are equipped to enter a wide range of industries such as consulting or contracting, utility providers (such as the water, gas, or electricity companies), the railways,and many other fields
  • This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM: The Institution of Civil Engineers, The Institution of Structural  Engineers, The Institution of Highway Engineers and The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation) as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng(Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information

Entry Requirements

A second-class Honours degree or equivalent in relevant discipline.

Candidates who do not fulfil the normal entry requirements but have extensive industrial experience in a related area are considered on an individual basis.

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Collaborative Partners

Yorkshire Water, Bersche-Rolt, Transport Research Laboratory, AngloFelt Industries, Lime Technology, Castle Cement, Ibstock Bricks.

Contact Details

John Purvis

School of Engineering, Design & Technology Admissions Office

Download Prospectus

EDT Brochure Cover

Engineering, Design and Technology School Prospectus 2012 (PDF 3.8MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (September 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.

Cognate Course

Yes