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Master of Structural Engineering

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, 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: no
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

Course page entry requirement: A 2:2 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant non-engineering subject. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£33,750 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£44,577 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department	Civil Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
231 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.