Structural Engineering with Management, MSc, PGCert, PGDip

Designed for students aspiring to senior management positions within the structural engineering field, this course focuses on applying engineering principles in structural engineering and in management. Why choose this course?

Designed for students aspiring to senior management positions within the structural engineering field, this course focuses on applying engineering principles in structural engineering and in management.

This accredited course is ideally suited to practicing engineers, but it is also relevant for recent graduates planning a career in structural engineering.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Increase your potential to become a senior manager in the structural engineering field.
• Gain advanced knowledge in the design, construction and renovation of structures.
• Benefit from learning with full, part–time and CPD study options.
• Be taught in part by industry professionals and visiting experts.

The course enables students to develop their managerial skills, offering a balanced mix of structural engineering and management modules and leads to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Individual modules course can also be studied as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Professional accreditation

This degree is accredited as meeting the JBM requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree.

The JBM consists of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CHIT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

The course is also accredited by the Engineering Council. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

Related course

MSc Structural Engineering with Materials

Postgraduate scholarships

The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.

There are also opportunities for International students to apply for a scholarship for the course starting in February. Please visit the website for more information.

Postgraduate open evenings

Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
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Further information

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About the course

Designed for students aspiring to senior management positions within the structural engineering field, this course focuses on applying engineering principles in structural engineering and in management.

The course enables students to develop their managerial skills, offering a balanced mix of structural engineering and management modules and leads to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

What will I study?

Full-time - One Year

• Research Methods* (15 credit points)
• Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering* (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Projects + ** (15 credit points)
• Finite Element Analysis* (15 credit points)
• Advanced Structural Analysis* (15 credit points)
• Construction Heath and Safety + (15 credit points)
• Analysis and Design of Surface Structures* (15 credit points)
• Introduction to Lean Construction** (15 credit points)
• Research project / Dissertation (60 credit points)

Part-time - Year One

• Research Methods* (15 credit points)
• Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering* (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Projects+ **
• Finite Element Analysis* (15 credit points)

Part-time - Year Two

• Advanced Structural Analysis* (15 credit points)
• Construction Heath and Safety + (15 credit points)
• Analysis and Design of Surface Structures* (15 credit points)
• Introduction to Lean Construction** (15 credit points)
• Research project / Dissertation (60 credit points)

cp = credit points
* Module shared with MSc Structural Engineering with Management
** Module shared with MSc Project Management
+ Module shared with MSc Construction Management

How will I learn?

• One year, full-time - taught average of two days a week
• Two years, part-time - taught average of one day a week

Many modules are available as weekend study.

The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials, workshops and case studies.

Teaching is supported by study guides. These form module handbooks explaining the structure of the module, its overall aims and specific objectives, learning outcomes and assessment criteria and methods.

Virtual Learning Environment

The University's virtual learning environment (NOW) is used to support the course. This web-based learning platform delivers learning materials, up-to-date module information, access to a news board and resources as well as the facility to upload coursework and communicate with tutors and other students.

Most staff teaching on the course are members of one or more relevant professional institutions and participate in industrial activities, consultancy, research and/or the activities of their professional institutions.

Many modules will also involve contributing external lecturers who will provide current industrial experience and viewpoints.

How will I be assessed?

Module assessment will include exams.

You will also undertake the following coursework:

• preliminary questions (a set of short-answer questions designed to reinforce the pre-reading of the learning materials)
• learning portfolios to evidence your learning (these would typically include a study log, answers to self-assessment questions and / or small notes and critical reviews, identified queries to be raised with lecturers)
• assignments (including essays, case studies, reports and designs).

Professional accreditation

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree.

The course is also accredited by the Engineering Council. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

Facilities

The School has excellent lab and workshop resources for structural testing, materials science, and soils and building services.