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The MSc in Structural Engineering is crafted to address both present and emerging industry demands. Tailored for graduates seeking cutting-edge engineering expertise, this program keeps you ahead in the structural engineering domain. This distinctive one-year full-time MSc emphasizes practical, industry-aligned skills, offering specialized knowledge through two tailored pathways: Composite Materials and Sustainable Design, or Asset Management and Digital Transformation. These pathways prepare you for evolving engineering roles, as outlined by leading professional organizations such as the ICE and IStructE. Learn from globally renowned academics and access top-tier research facilities, including the Heavy and Light Structures Lab, Bristol Composites Institute Lab, and Soil-Foundation-Structure-Interaction Lab. The core curriculum equips you with advanced proficiency in construction materials, analysis, and civil infrastructure design. The Composite Materials and Sustainable Design pathway deepens expertise in innovative materials like fiber-reinforced polymers, structural retrofitting, and sustainable design principles. Alternatively, the Asset Management and Digital Transformation pathway focuses on asset and data management, applying systems-level thinking and quantitative sustainability methods. Gain hands-on civil engineering design experience through insights from industry and academic guest speakers. Two standout features of this MSc include: (i) a field trip to enhance understanding of construction processes and manufacturing workflows, and (ii) a summer design project replicating real-world engineering scenarios, where you'll collaborate with academic and industry mentors to refine skills vital for a thriving career.
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in:
Other Engineering subjects will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
We will also consider other non-Engineering degree subjects if you have at least one of the following:
If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications.