Program Overview

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Introduction to the Structural Engineering MSc Program

The University of Glasgow offers a Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering, ideal for individuals with an engineering undergraduate degree who wish to specialize at the master's level. This program provides students with a range of methods to analyze and design structures, ensuring they are safe and durable.

Why Choose This Program

• The University of Glasgow has a long history of research in Civil Engineering, with the UK's first Chair of Civil Engineering established in 1840.
• Structural Engineering is one of the core strengths of Civil Engineering at Glasgow, ranked 1st in Scotland according to the Complete University Guide 2025.
• Students are taught by leading researchers in their fields, trained in the use of state-of-the-art computational software and design methods.
• The program provides training to ensure buildings and infrastructure are designed to be safe and resistant to natural and human-made disasters.
• A significant Structural Design project is undertaken, working in groups, which is a highly desirable skill in civil engineering industries.

Programme Structure

• Modes of delivery include lectures, seminars, tutorials, a group design project, and individual projects.

Core Courses

• Advanced Steel and Concrete Design M
• Engineering Skills M
• Mechanics of Solids 3
• Structures in Action M
• Advanced Concrete Performance M
• Advanced Soil Mechanics 5
• Structures under Extreme Loads M
• Conceptual Design Project M
• Adv. Structural Analysis & Earthquake Engineering 5
• Finite Element Analysis M
• MSc Project
• MSc students undertake an additional individual project.

Optional Courses

• Advanced Soil Mechanics 5
• Industrial Aerodynamics M
• Structural Analysis 4
• Rock Mechanics and Engineering 4
• Geotechnical Engineering 4
• Note: Students can only select a maximum of 30 credits at Undergraduate/level 4.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program have gone on to work for companies such as Mott Macdonald, Technip, Halliburton, Design Id, Wood Group, and P2ML, in positions including Structural Engineer, Project Engineer, and Research Fellow.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees for MSc

Home & RUK

• Full-time fee: Ł12,960
• Part-time fee: Ł1,440 per 20 credits

International & EU

• Full-time fee: Ł34,470

Fee Status

• Fee status guidance is available.

Deposits

• International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of Ł2,000 when an offer is made.

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

Several scholarships are available, including:

• ScottishPower Master Scholarship
• The Bseisu- University of Glasgow Scholarship
• University of Glasgow CoSE-UGM Alumni Scholarship
• Beit-Glasgow Scholarship
• Banco de Mexico
• The Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship
• CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia) / FUNED Agreement
• ANID (la Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo)
• University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
• University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship
• Glasgow Excellence Award (UK)
• Postgraduate Access Scholarship
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU)
• Global Leadership Scholarship
• GREAT Scholarships 2026
• The Humanitarian Scholarship
• Chevening Scholarship
• India Excellence Award
• Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans
• Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU)
• Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students
• Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL)
• Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia
• Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes
• DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Masters grant
• Sanctuary Scholarships
• Alumni Discount
• The Clan Gregor Society Prize
• Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
• The Dima Alhaj Scholarship
• Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

Entry Requirements

• 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree with at least 2 credit-bearing modules in Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics and Civil/Structural Engineering-related subjects at an average grade of pass.

Accepted Modules

• Civil/Structural Engineering-related subjects:
  • Analysis of Structures
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Civil Engineering Design
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Concrete Design
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Materials
  • Design of Concrete Structures
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Engineering Geology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Hydraulics
  • Hydrology
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Mechanics of Structures
  • Municipal Engineering
  • Pavement Engineering
  • Project Management (Civil context)
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Steel Design
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Design
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Surveying
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Theory of Structures
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Urban Drainage
  • Water Resources Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics:
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Calculus
  • Differential Calculus
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering Analysis
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Integral Calculus
  • Mathematics
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Statistics
  • Thermodynamics (2.1 level required)
  • Vector Calculus

English Language Requirements

• For applicants from non-English speaking countries, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of the programme start date.

Common Equivalent English Language Qualifications Accepted

• TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
• Pearsons PTE Academic
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
• Oxford English Test
• LanguageCert Academic/Academic Online
• Password Skills Plus
• Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II
• Kaplan Test of English

How to Apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree, you must apply online. Please check you meet the entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s)
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
• Any additional documents required for this programme
• A copy of the photo page of your passport

Application Deadlines

International & EU Applicants

Due to demand for degree places on this programme, the University has an application process with application rounds.

Round 1 Application Dates: 1 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

All International and EU applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed with no priority given to any geographic region. You will receive our decision on your application by 16 January 2026.

Round 2 Application Dates: 6 November 2025 to 17 December 2025

All International and EU applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed with no priority given to any geographic region. You will receive our decision on your application by 4 March 2026.

Round 3 Application Dates: 18 December 2025 to 4 February 2026

Priority will be given to under-represented geographic regions. You will receive our decision on your application by 15 April 2026.

Round 4 Application Dates: 5 February 2026 to 25 March 2026

Priority will be given to under-represented geographic regions. You will receive our decision on your application by 6 May 2026.

Round 5 Application Dates: 26 March 2026 to 13 May 2026

Priority will be given to under-represented geographic regions. You will receive our decision on your application by 17 June 2026.

Round 6 Application Dates: 14 May 2026 to 8 July 2026

Priority will be given to under-represented geographic regions. You will receive our decision on your application by 29 July 2026.

Home Applicants

• 21 August 2026

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