Civil Engineering Structures MSc
Overview
The MSc Civil Engineering course is for graduates who wish to gain specialist knowledge in this area. Applicants working in the civil engineering industry may attend individual modules as short courses on a day-release basis.
Students interested in this course may also be interested in the Analysis and Design of Structures for Fire, Blast and Earthquakes course or the Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering) course.
Scholarships and Bursaries
- UK/EU applicants - up to £2,000
- Loyalty Bursary Scheme for City University London graduates - up to £2,500
Find out more about these funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Open Evenings
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Engineering Brochure
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Course Fees:
- Full-time EU: £9,000 (2013/14 fees)
- Part-time EU: £4,500 (per year) (2013/14 fees)
- Full-time Non EU: £14,000 (2013/14 fees)
- Part-time Non EU: £7,000 (per year) (2013/14 fees)
Start Date:
23/09/2013
Entry Requirements
The standard entry requirement is an Honours degree (lower second class minimum) in civil engineering or another appropriate subject, plus evidence of good academic performance in relevant subjects (equivalent to lower second class or higher).
Other Suitable Qualifications
INTO Postgraduate preparation Programmes
If you do not qualify for direct entry, our partner INTO City University London offers academic preparation programmes which focus on the skills you need. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Science and Engineering at INTO City University London means guaranteed progression to this degree.
Kaplan International College (KIC) London
Additionally, the University works in partnership with KIC London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Foundation and Pre Masters courses at KIC London offer comprehensive support to students including regular one-to-one tuition. Progression to the University is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London course at the required level.
English Requirements
For those students whose first language is not English or have not previously attended studies in English, one of the following qualifications is also required:
- IELTS: 6.5, including 6.5 in the writing category
- TOEFL (internet based): 90
INTO English Language Programmes
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner, INTO City University London offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree. Please click the links below for more information.
Visa Requirements
City University London retains Highly Trusted Status from UKBA, enabling us to sponsor international students to study in the UK.
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
Course Content
The course covers advanced study of modern structural engineering subjects, providing an up-to-date combination of design and analytical topics and of theory and professional practice.The course modules cover theoretical aspects of advanced structural engineering and develops appropriate design skills. The course offers a blend of theory and practice at postgraduate level to enhance the career prospects of both recent graduates and midcareer structural engineers.
Course Structure
Core modules:- Advanced analysis and analysis of structures
- Structural dynamics
- Finite element methods
- Structural reliability and risk
- Design of concrete structures
- Design of steel and composite structures
- Shock and earthquake analysis
- Bridge engineering
- Design of concrete and steel structures exposed to fire
Read the full programme specification.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching
The course is taught by staff from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, with some contribution from Industrial experts. Teaching is mainly in the form of lectures, but IT sessions and seminars are also used where appropriate. Modules are shared between two ten-week teaching terms running October-December and January-March. Although work for the MSc dissertation commences during the second term, most of the research work is carried out during the summer months.
The duration of full-time studies is 12 months. A part-time route is also available, where students spend either two or three years completing this programme. For completion following two years of study, part-time students attend lectures for up to two days each week. Alternatively, three year completion can be achieved by attending a single day each week.
Assessment
Assessment of theoretical modules is based on a combination of examinations and coursework. Examinations are shared between the January and April/May examination periods. Design oriented modules are normally assessed by coursework only, where students work both in groups and individually on challenging projects that are varied each year. For the MSc dissertation, students are required to attend a viva following submission of the final report.
Read the full programme specification.
Fees
- Full-time EU: £9,000 (2013/14 fees)
- Part-time EU: £4,500 (per year) (2013/14 fees)
- Full-time Non EU: £14,000 (2013/14 fees)
- Part-time Non EU: £7,000 (per year) (2013/14 fees)
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
Funding opportunities
You may be entitled to a School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Scholarship. We also offer a City Graduate Loyalty Scheme. Find out more about both of these funding opportunities.
Career Prospects
Graduates have been very successful in securing employment with leading civil engineering consultants, research institutes and government agencies and pursuing doctoral studies both in the UK and internationally.
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Apply for an MSc in Civil Engineering Disciplines
We encourage online applications. However, we ask that you also send two references and your original transcript by post to The Postgraduate Courses Offices, School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, City University London, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB as soon as possible after submitting your online application.
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