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MSc Structural Engineering

University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey, UK
Full-time, Part-time Study or Distance Learning


12 months Full=time; 24-60 months Part-time; 36-60 months Distance Learning.

Why Surrey?
Graduate students should find the programme of substantial benefit in developing the knowledge and skills acquired in their undergraduate programme, particularly in gaining advanced capabilities in the areas of analysis and codified design in specialised aspects of structural engineering that are required by industry.

Programme overview
Our Structural Engineering postgraduate programme is organised and delivered by the Faculty’s own staff, as well as practising engineers from consultancies and local authorities.

For practising engineers engaged in the planning, design and construction of structural engineering works, the programme provides an opportunity to update their knowledge of current design practice and to familiarise themselves with developments in codes and methods of analysis.

You will be able to choose from a rich and varied selection of specialist structural engineering subjects. Apart from the usual full-time mode, there are also part-time options. The programme may also be studied by distance learning.

Civil Engineering module groups
MSc programmes in Bridge Engineering, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering share module options. The modules fall under six streams of study:

Bridge Engineering modules

  • Bridge Management
  • Bridge Deck Loading and Analysis
  • Durability of Bridges and Structures
  • Pre-stressed Concrete Bridge Design
  • Steel and Composite Bridge Design
  • Long Span Bridges


Structural Engineering modules

  • Steel Building Design
  • Space Structures
  • Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements
  • Concrete Building Design
  • Structural Safety and Reliability
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Design of Masonry Structures
  • Subsea Engineering


Construction Management modules

  • Construction Organisation
  • Project and Risk Management
  • Construction, Management and Law


Geotechnical Engineering modules

  • Soil–Structure Interaction
  • Advanced Soil Mechanics
  • Energy Geotechnics
  • Deep Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures
  • Geotechnical Structures


Water Engineering modules*

  • Environmental Health
  • Water Treatment
  • Wastewater Treatment and Sewerage
  • Applied Chemistry and Microbiology (Intensive)
  • Pollution Control and Waste Management
  • Groundwater Control
  • Regulation and Management
  • Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling


Infrastructure Engineering and Management modules:

  • Infrastructure Asset Management
  • Infrastructure Investment and Financing
  • Infrastructure Systems, Interdependencies and Resilience
  • Sustainability and Infrastructure


*Students must meet prerequisites for some of these modules to be able to take them.

Structural Engineering modules

  • Steel Building Design
  • Concrete Building Design
  • Space Structures
  • Design of Masonry Structures
  • Structural Safety and Reliability
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements
  • Subsea Engineering


Entry requirements
A minimum of 60 per cent in an honours degree in civil engineering accredited to CEng, or a minimum of 70 per cent in an honours degree in civil engineering accredited to IEng. Overseas equivalent qualifications are also welcome. Alternatively, at least five years’ relevant industrial experience (preferably codified design) or a professional qualification (for example, CEng).

How To Apply

For more information on the course and how to apply please visit the course website.

General enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 681 681

Admissions enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 682 222
admissions@surrey.ac.uk

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