Civil Engineering Structures

Postgraduate

In Islington

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Islington

Overview The MSc Civil Engineering Structures is a long established and accredited programme for professional engineers who wish to expand their technical knowledge and skills in structural analysis and design. The programme includes advanced analytical techniques, use of current design standards but also use of technology solutions as extensive specialist software is available to support learning and open prospects for future careers. The Department of Civil Engineering offers a unique academic environment with many opportunities for creative design, research and professional engagement both at the University and with professional institutions and well known consulting engineers that are located in the vicinity. Experts from industry are regularly invited to provide insight into state of the art in structural engineering and diverse career opportunities.The programme is structured in a flexible manner to enable both full-time and part-time study.Scholarships, bursaries and prizesThe School offers generous scholarships, bursaries and prizes for this course:UK/EU applicants - Engineering & Mathematics Scholarship of £2,000City University London Graduate Loyalty Discount of £2,500International Student Scholarships of £2,000Other scholarships, bursaries and prizes This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering Entry Requirements: Applicants should hold a lower second class honours degree in civil engineering or a relevant subject or the equivalent from an international institution. More...



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Islington (London)
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Northampton Square, EC1V 0HB

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Civil Engineering
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Structural Engineering
  • University
  • School
  • Engineering
  • Accredited
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Course Content

The course covers advanced study of modern structural engineering subjects, providing an up-to-date combination of design and analytical topics and of theory and professional practice. The course modules cover theoretical aspects of advanced structural engineering and develops appropriate design skills. The course offers a blend of theory and practice at postgraduate level to enhance the career prospects of both recent graduates and mid-career structural engineers.

Course Structure

Core modules:

  • Advanced analysis and analysis of structures
  • Structural dynamics
  • Finite element methods
  • Structural reliability and risk
  • Design of concrete structures
  • Design of steel and composite structures

In addition, two elective modules are selected from:

  • Analysis of steel and concrete structures for blast and fire exposure
  • Bridge engineering
  • Earthquake analysis of structures.

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Additional information

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching

The course is taught by staff from the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering with some contribution from Industrial experts. Teaching is mainly in the form of lectures, but IT sessions and seminars are also used where appropriate.  Modules are shared between two ten-week teaching terms running October-December and January-March. Although work for the MSc dissertation commences during the second term, most of the research work is carried out during the summer months.

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Civil Engineering Structures

Price on request