MSc Advanced Civil and Structural Engineering
Bradford, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 month
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MSc Advanced Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Bradford provides technical training in structural design, construction management, seismic and ground engineering. You’ll be taught by research-active staff and industry experts, develop real project designs with guidance from an Arup visiting professor, and benefit from industry links. The degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators for Further Learning toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Career Outcomes: The programme offers employability support, placements and mentoring. Graduates gain career opportunities in consulting, contracting, utilities, railways and infrastructure; roles include structural engineer, design engineer, project manager, site engineer, consultant.
This technically focused Master's program provides you with the in-depth knowledge you need to:
- Design innovative structures
- Manage construction in the built environment
- Address the implications of earthquakes and ground challenges
It is suitable for candidates with an undergraduate degree qualification looking to strengthen their technical knowledge and improve their career potential in the sector.
You will be taught by research-active staff, ensuring you are taught the latest theory and practice. It also means you’ll have opportunities to work on ongoing research projects.
You will practice by developing designs for real projects. In the design project module, you will be guided throughout by our Industrial Royal Academy of Engineering visiting professor from Arup.
The program is supported by our strong industry links; our Industry Advisory Board, made up of representatives from leading organizations in the engineering sector, informs curriculum development and research. Several members of the board deliver lectures, provide site visits, and mentor and potentially employ our students.
Professional Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM: The Institution of Civil Engineers, The Institution of Structural Engineers, The Institution of Highway Engineers and The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation) 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.
What you will study
All module information is for 2023 entry and is subject to change.
Modules
Core
- Advanced Geotechnics
- Advanced Structural Design
- Water and Waste Water Treatment
- MSc Project
Option
- Advanced structural analysis & earthquake engineering
- Statistical applications of industrial big data
- Supply chain management & production
- Risk Assessment & management
- Construction management
Learning and assessment
Teaching methods include formal lectures, case studies, tutorial exercises, practical demonstrations, directed learning, and group and individual work.
Modules are assessed through formal written examinations, class tests, analytical and experimental coursework, and presentations.
Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU, and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances, or economic hardship.
Career Support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans by exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes, Career Development Advisers directly input the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Career Prospects
Civil Engineers are key players in both developed and developing nations. They plan, design, operate and maintain our sustainable infrastructures. 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's degree qualification and increase their knowledge base to remain competitive. This programme is designed to give you this competitive edge.
Graduates are equipped to enter a wide range of industries such as consulting or contracting, construction, utility providers (such as the water, gas, or electricity companies), the railways, and many other fields.
