Structural Engineering Design and Management
Master
In Belfast City
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview: The School of Natural and Built Environment has a reputation as one of the leading centres for structural design in the UK and this degree offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to join this success story. The programme is aimed at students with good numerical and analytical abilities, who are working towards Chartered Engineer status. The professional bodies, such as the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers, require members to hold an accredited Masters level degree for entry. The research element is aimed at those who would wish to consider a research career or a PhD in Structures. The applied nature of this course prepares students for working in a professional design consultancy. Problem based learning is used to focus knowledge in challenging and realistic manner.
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About this course
Normally a 2.2 Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in an unrelated discipline, with relevant previous work experience, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with qualifications below 2.2 Honours standard (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) will be considered on a case by case basis, if they can demonstrate appropriate...
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Subjects
- Design
- Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Teaching
- Structural Design
Course programme
Course Details
The degree has been designed to develop enhanced, structural and analytic abilities with the objective of applying them in design scenarios, with an emphasis on the business case for engineering projects.
Modules are as follows:
Full Year Modules
Construction and Business Management, Structural Design and Communication, Bridge and Structural Engineering, Durability and Whole Life Management of Structures
Semester 1
Structural Repairs and Maintenance
Semester 2
Numerical Methods
Semester 3
Research Dissertation - the purpose of the dissertation is to probe challenging and unknown areas of research, in which the candidates have a natural curiosity.
Teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods may include lectures, tutorials, design seminars, practical laboratory classes, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, computer/software practical demonstrations and applications, non-book media (videos and podcasts), individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums, industry visits and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning environment.
Learning and TeachingTeaching takes place in the mornings and afternoons.
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Structural Engineering Design and Management