Why choose this course?
Designed for students aspiring to senior management or technical leadership positions within structural engineering design practice, this course focuses on applying engineering principles in advanced materials behaviour and technical themes within structural engineering.
This accredited course is ideally suited to practising engineers, but it is also relevant for recent graduates planning a career in structural engineering.
You will have the opportunity to:
- gain advanced knowledge in the design, construction and renovation of structures
- become a specialist in the Structural Engineering field
- benefit from flexible learning with full and part–time study options
- be taught by industry professionals and visiting experts.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited as meeting the JBM requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree.
The JBM consists of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CHIT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).
The course is also accredited by the Engineering Council. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.
There are also opportunities for International students to apply for a scholarship for the course starting in February. Please visit the website for more information.
Postgraduate open evenings
21 March and 9 May
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Further information
Course enquiries:
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2572
Admissions enquiries:
Ask NTU
Telephone: +44 (0)115 9418 418
Please note the following information for applicants
About the course
Designed for students aspiring to senior management positions within structural engineering design practice, this course focuses on applying engineering principles in advanced materials behaviour and technical themes within structural engineering.
The course content aims to enable students to develop and enhance their technical skills, offering a content consisting predominantly of technically based modules, which will lead to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
What do you study?
Full-time - One Year
- Research Methods* (15 credit points)
- Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering* (15 credit points)
- Advanced Strength of Materials (15 credit points)
- Finite Element Analysis* (15 credit points)
- Advanced Structural Analysis* (15 credit points)
- Advanced Construction Materials (15 credit points)
- Analysis and Design of Surface Structures* (15 credit points)
- Health Monitoring and Rehabilitations of Surface Structures (15 credit points)
- Research project / Dissertation (60 credit points)
Part-time - Year One
- Research Methods* (15cp)
- Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering* (15cp)
- Advanced Strength of Materials (15cp)
- Finite Element Analysis* (15cp)
Part-time - Year Two
- Advanced Structural Analysis* (15cp)
- Advanced Construction Materials (15cp)
- Analysis and Design of Surface Structures* (15cp)
- Health Monitoring and Rehabilitations of Surface Structures (15cp)
- Research project / Dissertation (60cp)
cp = credit points
* Module shared with MSc Structural Engineering with Management
How do you study?
- It's one year, full-time, which is taught two days a week on average.
- It's two years, part-time, which is taught one day a week on average.
Some modules are taught at weekends and some modules are taught during the week.
The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials, workshops and case studies.
Teaching is supported by study guides. These form module handbooks explaining the structure of the module, its overall aims and specific objectives, learning outcomes and assessment criteria and methods.
Virtual Learning Environment
The University's virtual learning environment (NOW) will be used to support the course. This web-based learning platform delivers learning materials, up-to-date module information, access to a news board and resources as well as the facility to upload coursework and communicate with tutors and other students.
Most staff teaching on the course are members of one or more relevant professional institutions and participate in industrial activities, consultancy, research and/or the activities of their professional institutions.
Many modules will also involve contributing external lecturers who will provide current industrial experience and viewpoints.
Assessment
Module assessment will include:
- Exams
- Coursework
- Preliminary questions – a set of short-answer questions designed to reinforce the pre-reading of the learning materials
- Learning portfolios to evidence your learning. These would typically include:
- a study log; answers to self-assessment questions and/or small notes and critical reviews, identified queries to be raised with lecturers.
Assignments – including essays, case studies, reports and designs.
Professional accreditation
This degree is accredited as meeting the JBM requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree.
The course is also accredited by the Engineering Council. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).
Facilities
Two of the University's historic buildings – Newton and Arkwright – have recently undergone multimillion pound refurbishment and reopened in Spring 2010.
The buildings offer unrivalled learning facilities for students with many striking features including a new central court and link building, which will unite the Grade II* listed buildings. They provide an abundance of teaching space, a range of lecture theatres of different sizes, and masses of space for social learning.
The School has excellent lab and workshop resources for structural testing, materials science, and soils and building services.
NTU has one of the best graduate employment records in the UK because our world-class courses give you the skills today's employers need.
Students from this course will graduate with improved professional and technical skills to operate at senior positions in the construction industry.
Although this course does not offer a formal placement, all our courses are vocationally focused and benefit from strong links with industry.
Entry requirements
A minimum 2.2 honours degree or a postgraduate diploma or equivalent in civil engineering or an appropriate built environment subject area.
We also welcome applications for this course from applicants with non-standard qualifications who have substantial experience in civil engineering and/or the built environment which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree level; the University will assess candidates of this nature on an individual basis. Candidates with unconventional qualifications may be invited for interview.
English language entry requirements
English language entry requirements for courses in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University are available on our website.
Pre-sessional English courses
We offer Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses from six to 30 weeks for students who need help achieving these requirements. Even if you have already met the minimum entry requirements you could still benefit, as many students do, from the study skills and orientation to the UK education system that is offered by a short PEAP course.
For more information on PEAP including dates, fees and English language entry requirements for these courses, please visit our website.
In-sessional English language support
In-sessional English language support classes are available to all international (non-EU) students studying on degree courses at NTU. There is no extra charge for these classes.
Application details
Applications should be made via the online application form.
Alternatively a hard copy application form can be requested from the Admissions Office on the contact details below.
You will be required to provide the following documentation with your application:
- A copy of your university / college qualification certificate.
- A copy of your university / college qualification transcript.
- A copy of your English language test certificate (if applicable).
Applicants are advised to provide a comprehensive personal statement which clearly indicates why they have selected the course, their motivations for it, and how they expect to benefit from it.
Study routes
- One year, full-time: taught average of two days a week
- Two years, part-time: taught average of one day a week
Some modules are taught at weekends and some modules are taught during the week. You may change between the pathways to suit their changing circumstances if required.
Individual modules from the course may be studied on a CPD basis, please enquire for further information.
Postgraduate Scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.
There are also opportunities for International students to apply for a scholarship for the course starting in February. Please visit the website for more information.
Other funding opportunities
The University offers several bursaries and scholarships. For the latest information please visit the Fees and funding section of the website.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Further information
Course enquiries:
Email us
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2572
Admissions enquiries:
www.ntu.ac.uk/askntu
Tel: +44 (0)115 9418 418
