Structural Engineering & Mechanics
Departmental information: Civil Engineering
Dr Chris Pearce
Tel: +44 (0)141 300 5207
Email: pearce@civil.gla.ac.uk
- MSc: 12 months full-timel; 24+ months part-time
- PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21+ months part-time
This programme is designed for those intending to pursue careers in
this specialist area of civil and structural engineering, in design
consultancies and elsewhere. It is also suitable for those intending to
transfer from other engineering disciplines.
Content
Courses address problems of:
- Structural mechanics
- Structural design
- Structural concrete
- Stability
- Computational modelling
- Plates and shells
- Plastic methods
- Earthquake engineering
- Structural dynamics.
MSc students undertake an additional individual project.
This programme is taught jointly with the University of Edinburgh.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for a taught degree in the Faculty of Engineering are normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. No Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) will be considered in relation to the Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Taught Awards.
How to apply
The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to the University of Glasgow. The system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. You can also attach supporting documents including references, certificates and a transcript of previous studies. You will find instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times and you wish before submitting it.
See: How to apply for a taught degree
