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2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc (Eng) Structural Engineering

Programme code:MSE-CV/SE-FTUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Han Fang Contact address:H.Fang1@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

Entry requirement for recent graduates:
A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours (2:1) degree or higher in civil engineering or a related subject. Applicants are required to provide a statement detailing their experience in structural engineering including structural analysis, the design of reinforced concrete and steelwork structures and foundations.

Entry requirement for graduates with at least 3 years relevant work experience:
A minimum of a degree equivalent to a UK second class honours (2:2) degree in civil engineering or a related subject, or associate membership of an appropriate professional engineering institution. Applicants are required to provide a statement detailing their experience in structural engineering, structural analysis, the design of reinforced concrete and steelwork structures and foundations.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Civil Engineering

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Programme specification:

- Level of input from Industry.

- Programme is geared up to helping students achieve some of the IStructE's core objectives (particularly CPD events - part of the Structural Engineering in Practice module).

The successful completion of the degree programme allows candidates with the appropriate first-degree qualifications and after gaining the required professional experience, to seek professional accreditation for the award of Chartered Engineer (CEng) from the Engineering Council through the Institution of Civil Engineers. The Learning outcomes and technical content covered in the modules will equip the students with a wide range of competencies that are in line with the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) 4 required for the MSc Type I.


All students should consult the School Code of Practice for Assessment to view the classification requirements for their programme.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

CIVE5000MMSc Dissertation60 credits1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth)
CIVE5913MDesign and Management of Structures in Earthquake Zones15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CIVE5970MAdvanced Structural Analysis (MSc/PGD)15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5971MDesign Optimisation - MSc15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5972MAdvanced Concrete Design (MSc)15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CIVE5975MFoundation Engineering (MSc)15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5977MAdvanced Steel and Composite Design - (MSc)15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5980MStructural Engineering Design Project30 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Last updated: 11/10/2024 16:53:08

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