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MSc in Structural Engineering & Mechanics

Jointly taught and jointly awarded with Edinburgh University

Programme Director

Dr. Chris Pearce

Website:

Structural Engineering & Mechanics

Courses: 

  • Computational Modelling and Approximation in Structural Mechanics
  • Computational Modelling of Nonlinear Problems in Structural Mechanics
  • Structural Concrete
  • Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering
  • Thin Walled Members and Stability
  • Numerical Techniques in Fire Safety Engineering
  • Plastic Analysis of Frames and Slabs
  • Mechanics of Repair & Strengthening of Structures
  • Structural Engineering Review Project
  • Structural Engineering Preliminary Research Project

Programme:

(MSc): Complete ten courses and individual project.
(Dip) : Complete ten courses only.

Duration:

Full-time (one year) or part-time (two/three years).

Venue:

This programme is offered jointly with the University of Edinburgh. Formal teaching takes place at each campus on only one day/week. A chartered coach is provided for the 50 minute journey.

Schedule:

The programme begins in the September. Teaching takes place over two semesters, followed by project work over the summer (MSc).