Advanced Structural Engineering MSc

Program Overview

The MSc Advanced Structural Engineering program from Edinburgh Napier University provides in-depth knowledge of structural engineering principles, focusing on steel and concrete structures and foundations. Students develop skills in seismic and extreme loading analysis, numerical simulation, and code compliance. The program is accredited by professional bodies, ensuring its relevance to the construction industry and pathways to chartered engineer status.

Program Outline

Objectives:

• Develop skills in design and assessment of engineering structures subject to seismic, extreme loading and environmental conditions.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Develop skills in numerical simulation using a variety of advanced software.
• 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.

Outline:

Mode of Study:

Part-time (available as Full-time)

Duration:

2-3 years

Start date:

September, January

Modules:

• Advanced mechanics of materials and FEA
• Advanced structural concrete
• Advanced structural steel design
• Timber engineering
• Geotechnical earthquake and offshore engineering
• Structural dynamics and earthquake design
• MSc thesis

Teaching:

• Face-to-face lectures and tutorials
• Independent learning and research

Assessment:

• Coursework
• Assignments
• Laboratory reports
• Final examination

Careers:

• Structural Engineer
• Transport (bridge design) Engineer
• Construction Supervisor
• Oil and Refinery/offshore Engineer
• Research in structural engineering

Other:

• Industry practitioners are regularly invited as guest speakers and lecturers.
• 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).
• The 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, and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.
• Computer suites supports students to use different finite element based software to analyse and design structures.

Tuition fees for 2024/25

Students from 2024/25 2025/26 Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland-Taught modules

• £1,105
• £tba
Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland-60credit Dissertation module £650 £tba Overseas and EU-Taught Modules
• £2,820
• £tba
Overseas and EU-60credit Dissertation £1,900 £tba The rate shown in the table is for 20 credits . The total fee you will pay is dependant upon the exit award you wish to achieve. The University offers a 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni. The discount applies to all full-time, part-time and online programmes. The discount can only be applied to year one of a full-time Postgraduate degree, any additional years are exempt from the discount. For part time Postgraduate degrees the discount will apply to years one, two and three only and any additional years will be exempt from the discount. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.