MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Structural and Concrete Engineering
Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and Institute of Highway Engineers approved MSc as satisfying part 2 academic base requirements for a Chartered Engineer under UK-SPEC*
Structural and Concrete Engineering Course Overview
This structural and concrete engineering course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the world's most popular construction material. You will gain the analysis and design skills necessary to design structures in challenging environments. You will benefit from the facilities of the largest academic concrete research centre in the UK, with international-level expertise in cement chemistry, aggregate science, binder technology, concrete durability, alternative concrete materials, structural performance and design, earthquake and nuclear reactor design and finite element analysis. The course provides a sound theoretical background and encourages innovation.
MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Structural and Concrete Engineering Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 UK Honours degree (BEng, MEng, BSc) or better with equivalent high grades in relevant subjects related to our course or an equivalent international degree qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or other appropriate engineering/science discipline. We will consider applicants offering appropriate professional qualifications and experience, in this case we require a strong background and recent employment experience in areas covered in the chosen course.
Our Departmental standard English requirement is IELTS 6.5 (with no marks less than 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Please visit the University of Sheffield English Language Teaching Centre for further information regarding language support.
Teaching
Lectures by staff members and engineers from industry, laboratory work, site visits, design projects.
Assessment
Formal examinations, coursework, dissertation with an oral examination.