MSc Structural Engineering

The University of Wales, Swansea offers an accredited MSc in Structural Engineering. The programme deepens engineering understanding across structures, geotechnics, transportation, computational methods and sustainability. Core study combines Structural Design and Strategic Engineering Management, Engineering Business Management, Transportation Engineering Design, Construction Methods in Infrastructure Works and Sustainable and Societal Engineering.

Teaching is campus based and includes taught modules plus an individual research dissertation. Students also build competence in research methods through the dissertation, which can focus on a subject of interest or be related to an industrial placement via the Year in Industry option. The MSc also includes guidance that reflects the principles of managing engineering teams and projects.

Modules

• Structural Design and Strategic Engineering Management
• Engineering Business Management
• Transportation Engineering Design
• Construction Methods in Infrastructure Works
• Sustainable and Societal Engineering
• Advanced Finite Element Simulation
• Finite Element and Dynamic Analysis
• MSc Industrial Experience Preparation
• MSc Industrial Experience
• MSc Dissertation - Civil and Structural Engineering

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

Note for international and European applicants: details of how your qualification compares to the published academic entry requirements can be found on our Country Specific Entry Requirements page.

Usually the entry requirements for the MSc Structural Engineering is a first or second class honours degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or a similar relevant engineering or science discipline.

We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world and look for evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements stated above. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like st