Advanced Structural Engineering MSc draft
Program Overview
Nottingham's Advanced Structural Engineering MSc program equips students with the knowledge and skills to design and construct safe, efficient, and innovative structures. Core modules cover essential structural engineering principles, while optional modules allow students to specialize in areas of interest. Through coursework, exams, and a research project, students develop a strong foundation and gain practical experience that prepares them for careers as professional structural engineers. The program is accredited to meet the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Advanced Structural Engineering MSc program at the University of Nottingham is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of structural engineering principles and their application in the design and analysis of structures. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become professional structural engineers capable of designing and constructing safe, efficient, and innovative structures.
Outline:
The program consists of a combination of core and optional modules, covering a wide range of topics in structural engineering. Core modules include:
- Dynamics and Wind Engineering
- Computational Structural Analysis
- Advanced Structural Design
- Bridge Engineering
- Tall Building Group Design Project
- Civil Engineering Research Project Optional modules include:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Infrastructure Asset Management
- Structural and Ground Deformation Monitoring
- Sustainable Construction and Life Cycle Assessment
- Managing Infrastructure and Systems The program is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of structural engineering, followed by more specialized modules in their chosen areas of interest. Students will also undertake a major research project, which will allow them to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.
Assessment:
Students will be assessed through a combination of coursework, exams, and a research project. Coursework will typically consist of assignments, presentations, and reports. Exams will be closed-book and will test students' knowledge and understanding of the material covered in the modules. The research project will be assessed based on a written report and a viva voce examination.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced academic staff who are actively involved in research and industry. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and laboratory sessions. Students will also have access to a range of online resources, including lecture notes, videos, and simulations.
Careers:
Graduates of the Advanced Structural Engineering MSc program will be well-prepared for a career in structural engineering. They will be able to work in a variety of roles, including design engineers, project engineers, and research engineers. Graduates will also be eligible for membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Other:
The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate degree.
Home/UK:
£11,850
International:
£28,600
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Entry Requirements:
Home / UK students
Undergraduate degree 2:1 in relevant subject. Applicants need to have studied structural analysis and structural design in each year of their undergraduate programme.
EU / International students
Undergraduate degree 2:1 in relevant subject. Applicants need to have studied structural analysis and structural design in each year of their undergraduate programme.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each element)