Structural Engineering Design and Management

Master

In Belfast City

£ 4,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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.

Assessment & Feedback

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 Teaching

Teaching takes place in the mornings and afternoons.

Additional information

Well-trained graduates and structural engineers are highly sought after by engineering consultancy firms, engineering contractors, international businesses, the maritime industry and the public sector. Some students will choose to follow a research route and pursue a PhD in advance of a career in academia and research organisations. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive...

Structural Engineering Design and Management

£ 4,000 + VAT