Structural Engineering MSc
Structural Engineering MSc
Full time: 12 months, part time: up to 48 months
CPD modules available
Profile
The Structural Engineering MSc aims to provide you with the advanced conceptual understanding, detailed factual knowledge, and specialist technical skills that are required for success in an engineering-based consultancy business.
This course is research informed and industrially focused, helping you to develop your knowledge and understanding of how business opportunities are identified and pursued within the civil and structural engineering sector.
Delivery
You will study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, followed by a research project written up as a dissertation. Most modules are taught in one or two week blocks and our teaching methods include:
- formal lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- open learning
- group projects
- computing workshops
- laboratory and fieldwork
- site visits
Prominent experts from the construction industry make significant contributions to the course, ensuring that your studies are industrially focussed. You will be assessed using formal written examinations, course work, a dissertation, and oral and poster presentations.
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Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2019 entry
Module changes
Course content changes
The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
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Fees & Funding
2020-2021 fees
The fees displayed here are per year. If your studies last longer than a year your fee maybe subjected to an annual inflationary increase.
MSc
UK
Full time: £10,950
Part time: £5,475*
EU
Full time: £10,950
Part time: £5,475*
*per year for the first two years of study
International
Full time: £23,400
Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
EU students starting at Newcastle in 2020 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course.
Entry Requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
- structural, aerospace or civil engineering
- physics
- mathematics
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience.
Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.
Use the drop down above to find your country. If your country isn't listed please email: international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
English Language Requirements
Select an English language test from the list to view our English language entry requirements.
Please email us at international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
How to Apply
You apply online, track your application and contact the admissions team via our applicant portal. Our step-by-step guide can help you on your way.
Start dates
The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit
If you live outside the UK/EU you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.