MScCivil and Structural Engineering
| Study location | United Kingdom, Bradford |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 year |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Candidates who do not fulfil the normal entry requirements but have extensive industrial experience in a related area are considered on an individual basis. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English With sub-test least 5.5 or pass an equivalent (CAE) |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Civil engineering is essential for both developed and developing countries, and there is a great global need for professionals with expertise in the design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, which is so essential to our present-day lives.
Sustainable use of materials, resources, and energy, in order to enhance the quality of life, for current and future generations, is a key aim for civil and structural engineers. Those in this field increasingly need to build on their Bachelor degree qualification and increase their knowledge base to remain competitive.
This course is designed to provide advanced civil and structural engineering education, and it addresses a balanced curriculum between advanced technical and design skills, and research skills.
Programme structure
Modules: © = Core, (O) = Option
Semester 1 (50 Credits – 4 x © Modules and 1 x (O) Module):
Advanced Geotechnics (10 Credits) ©
Advanced Structural Analysis (10 Credits) ©
Advanced Structural Engineering Project (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) ©
Engineering Vibration (10 Credits) ©
Advanced Numerical Methods (10 Credits) (O)
Design Optimisation (10 Credits) (O)
Semester 2 (50 Credits – 2 x © Modules and 2 x (O) Modules):
Advanced Structural Engineering Project (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) ©
Case Study (20 Credits) ©
Earthquake Engineering (10 Credits) (O)
Environmental Computational Fluid Dynamics (10 Credits) (O)
Finite Element Methods (10 Credits) (O)
Risk Management (10 Credits) (O)
Steel and Composite Design (10 Credits) (O)
Sustainable Energy (10 Credits) (O)
Semesters 1 and 2, and end of Semester 2 onwards (80 Credits – 1 x © Module):
MSc Project (80 Credits) ©
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course are equipped to enter a wide range of industries such as consulting or contracting, utility providers (such as the water, gas, or electricity companies), the railways,and many other fields.