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University of Bristol: Structural Engineering
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This unique one-year, full-time Master's programme focuses on industry-relevant skills, ensuring you graduate ready to make an immediate impact.
You'll be able to specialise your learning through one of three curated pathways:
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Asset Management and Digital Transformation: specialise in managing civil infrastructure assets and data, utilizing systems-level thinking alongside mathematical and sustainable approaches.
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Composite Materials and Sustainable Design: develop expertise in innovative materials such as fibre-reinforced polymers, discover structural retrofitting, and learn how to integrate sustainability criteria into your design process.
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Earthquake Engineering: specialise in structural reliability, soil-structure interaction and natural disaster risk management making an impact on the efficient design of the built environment, the mitigation of seismic loss and the protection of human life.
These pathways are specifically developed to align with the changing demands on future structural and civil engineers, aligned with recommendations by leading professional bodies such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
Why Choose Our Programme?
The University of Bristol’s Civil Engineering programme is ranked 8th in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) and we are 10th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings by subject 2025).
You'll learn from world-leading experts and benefit from our state-of-the-art research facilities, including:
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The Bristol Composites Institute Lab.
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The Heavy and Light Structures Lab.
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The Soil-Foundation-Structure-Interaction Lab.
This programme welcomes a diverse array of students with different subject backgrounds. Through the core units of the MSc, you'll gain advanced skills in construction materials, analysis, and civil infrastructure design. You'll also benefit from:
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Guest lecturers from industry and prominent academic institutions, offering real-world insights.
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An interesting field trip designed to enhance your understanding of construction procedures and manufacturing workflows.
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A summer design project that simulates real-life conditions within an engineering company, allowing you to collaborate with academic and industrial supervisors and to develop leadership and communication skills essential for your career.
This programme is your gateway to gaining advanced engineering skills and staying at the forefront of developments in the structural engineering field, wherever your career takes you globally.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in: * Aerospace Engineering Other Engineering subjects will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional qualifications, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé ) when you apply, showing: * a relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Main Site Beacon House Queens Road Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 34900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 34900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The MSc in Structural Engineering is designed with the current and future needs of the industry in mind. It is intended for graduates who wish to gain advanced engineering skills and stay at the forefront of developments in the structural engineering field.
This is a unique one-year full-time MSc programme focused on industry-relevant skills, with the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge via one of the two curated pathways – Composite Materials and Sustainable Design, and Asset Management and Digital Transformation – which are carefully designed to adapt you to the changing requirements of the future engineer as highlighted by professional bodies like the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
You will learn from world-leading experts and benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities, including the Heavy and Light Structures Lab, the Bristol Composites Institute Lab, and the Soil-Foundation-Structure-Interaction Lab.
You will gain advanced skills in construction materials, analysis, and civil infrastructure design with the core units of the MSc programme. With the pathway Composite Materials and Sustainable Design, you will develop specialist knowledge in new materials like fibre-reinforced polymers, structural retrofitting, and sustainability criteria in the design process. With the pathway Asset Management and Digital Transformation, you will specialise in asset and data management using systems-level thinking and mathematical and sustainability approaches.
You will develop knowledge of practical civil engineering design and learn from invited guest lecturers from industry and academia. Two additional unique features of this MSc programme are (i) a field trip that will enhance your learning in construction procedures and manufacturing workflows and (ii) a summer design project that simulates real-life conditions in an engineering company, working with academic and industrial supervisors to strengthen the skills necessary for a successful career in the industry.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in: Aerospace Engineering We will also consider other non-Engineering degree subjects if you have at least one of the following: evidence of significant, relevant work experience (minimum three years in one of the following sectors: Construction, Design, Engineering, working for international contractors ie a company that manages the whole process including design and build of projects, or roles in assessment of infrastructure ); See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 33900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 33900 GBP for Year 1 |
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With its independent and pioneering spirit, the University has a reputation for doing things differently. Bristol was the UK’s first institute of higher education to admit women on an equal basis with men. In 2019, …
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