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Structural Engineering and Mechanics

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Applications for this programme should be made through the University of Glasgow.

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Start date: September

Awards: MSc (12 mth FT, 24 mth PT)

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Graduates of the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow qualify for a 10 per cent discount on fees for this programme.

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Contact information: Postgraduate Admissions Team
Phone: +44 (0)141 330 4515
Email: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk; Address: Postgraduate Admissions Office
University of Glasgow
1 The Square, University Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ

This MSc, run jointly by the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, provides advanced training for structural engineers.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in civil engineering or a related subject. Applicants with backgrounds in other fields may be accepted.

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Programme description

Graduates are trained in a range of analytical methods and tools, with a particular emphasis on computer-based methods using advanced software. Students also develop high-level problem-solving skills, enabling them to think in new and imaginative ways to solve difficult engineering challenges.

Programme structure

This programme is run over 12 months, with two semesters of taught courses followed by a research project leading to a masters thesis. Taught courses will be delivered at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

Semester 1 courses

Semester 1 courses at the University of Edinburgh include Plastic Analysis of Frames and Slabs Fire Resistance of Structures. Courses at the University of Glasgow include Applied Engineering Mechanics and Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. Students also participate in an additional self-study course titled Structural Engineering Review Project.

Semester 2 courses

Semester 2 courses at the University of Edinburgh include Thin-Walled Members and Stability and Mechanics of Repairing and Strengthening of Structures. Courses at the University of Glasgow include Computational Modelling of Nonlinear Problems and Structural Concrete.

Career Opportunities

This programme is suitable for those developing careers in structural engineering.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

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Further Information

This article was published on Apr 25, 2013