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MSc Advanced Structural Engineering

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Full time | Merchiston Campus | 12 months | JAN

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

JAN

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Structural Engineering

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Develop skills in design and assessment of engineering structures subject to seismic, extreme loading and environmental conditions

Overview

Accredited by relevant professional bodies and designed to meet the needs of the modern construction industry, this course offers a wide range of structural engineering principles as you learn about issues relating to steel and concrete structures and foundations.

Course details

Through this highly technical course you will develop skills in numerical simulation using a variety of advanced software.

You will also learn failure analysis methods, the Eurocodes and the code of practice for the design of various construction materials, research skills and the legal issues surrounding construction.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT).

Industry practitioners are regularly invited as guest speakers and lecturers.

Careers

  • Structural Engineer
  • Transport (bridge design) Engineer
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Oil and Refinery/offshore Engineer.

Modules

This module includes: Review of Matrix algebra; force method & stiffness method; Stress, strain and their relation, equilibrium and compatibility.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,280

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,800

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) degree at 2:2 or above with a background in Civil Engineering. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.