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Study Details: 1 year
This course offers a broad-based knowledge in civil and structural engineering, complemented by a choice of advanced modules in geotechnical, structural and water engineering, placing an equal emphasis on both analysis and design. You'll dissect these three areas and their interconnections, giving you the skills to become an effective civil or structural engineer.
The core modules give you a grounding in engineering analysis and design. In the second semester, you can follow your interests and choose from a list of specialist modules.
Our school is research-led, meaning you’ll be taught about the latest ideas and concepts within the field, while the advanced research project provides you with an opportunity to explore a current issue in civil and/or structural engineering in much greater detail.
You'll be equipped to work on strategies to remedy problems such as making our construction practices more sustainable and efficient, ensuring a safe and clean water supply for future generations, or tackling coastal flooding and groundwater pollution.
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
To hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration, candidates must also hold a Bachelor (Hons) degree that has been accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). See the JBM website for further information.
Candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited Bachelor degree accredited for IEng only or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.
Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any engineering or science subject which meets the module requirement below.
It is expected that students will choose optional modules from within the theme of Structural or Civil (Water and Geotechnical) Engineering, with semester 1 modules commonly being pre-requisites for the semester 2 modules in the same theme.
Core Modules:
Research and Professional Skills
Regenerative Design Project
Advanced Engineering Research Study
Semester 1 Optional Modules:
Engineering within Planetary Capacity
Advanced Structural Analysis and FE Methods
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Groundwater Engineering
Climate Resilient Water Infrastructure Design
Semester 2 Optional Modules:
Geotechnical Infrastructure
Innovations in Construction Materials and Technologies
Design and Management of Sewer Systems
Urban Stormwater Management
Blast and Impact Effects on Structures
Structural Analysis and Design for Fire
Seismic Resistant Design and Strengthening
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