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Master of Structural Engineering

Coventry University

Coventry, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A certificate on the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Structural Engineering. Apply concepts related to four 3-credit courses chosen from options including matrix structural analysis in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Assistant engineer
Structural engineer
Forensic engineer
Bridge engineer
Project engineer
Project manager

Curriculum

Four 3-credit courses chosen from options including matrix structural analysis
Advanced and prestressed concrete design
Structural dynamics
Short-span bridge design
Metal structures
Tall buildings and earthquake geotechnology.

Entry requirements

Academic

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any science or engineering-related discipline
or a bachelors degree accredited as partially satisfying the educational base for Chartered Engineer
Additional academic criteria: 2:2 UK honours degree or international equivalent

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline for most courses; MBA needs a 2:2 degree plus at least three years of relevant post-graduation work experience; health/psychology conversion courses may add subject requirements

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Structural Engineering admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	Engineering, Environment and Science
Department	Department of Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
74 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.