Advanced Structural Engineering MSc

Program Overview

MSc Advanced Structural Engineering

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.

Mode of Study:

• Full-time (available as Part-time)

Duration:

• 1 year

Start date:

• September
• January

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.

How you’ll be taught

• Face-to-face lectures and tutorials
• Computer labs for teaching engineering software
• Structural laboratory for conducting small to large-scale structural tests
• Independent learning and research

Assessments

• Coursework
• Assignments
• Laboratory reports
• Final examination

Facilities

• Heavy structural lab at Merchiston for conducting small to large-scale structural engineering tests
• Computer suites for using different finite element-based software to analyze and design structures

Modules

• Advanced Mechanics of Material and Finite Element Analysis (CTR11129)
• Advanced Structural Concrete (CTR11118)
• Advanced Structural Steel Design (CTR11119)
• Geotechnical Earthquake and Offshore Engineering (CTR11134)
• MSc Dissertation (CTR11111)
• Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Design (CTR11102)
• Timber Engineering (CTR11136)

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising 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).

Entry requirements

• 2:2 or above for a Bachelor (Honours) Degree within the Civil Engineering discipline
• Relevant work experience within the industry may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required

English language

• If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply

International students

• We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications
• Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto certain courses

Fees & funding

• Tuition fees for 2024/25:
  • Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £7,280
  • Overseas and EU: £20,395
• The University offers a 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni
• A range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries are available to students resident in specific countries

Careers

• The MSc Advanced Structural Engineering degree provides in-depth, specialized knowledge in the field of structural engineering
• Holding this degree can open up opportunities for various positions with increased responsibilities and salary potential, including:
  • Structural Engineer
  • Transport (bridge design) Engineer
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Oil and Refinery/offshore Engineer
• You will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects, allowing you to contribute to the advancement of the field while gaining valuable research experience
• You will develop proficiency in analyzing complex structural systems using advanced computational methods and software tools
• You will also develop project management skills necessary for planning, coordinating, and executing structural engineering projects effectively

Disclaimer

• Study modules mentioned above are indicative only
• Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study
• Full information is available in our disclaimer