MSc Earthquake Engineering at Imperial College London

Programme overview

Learn to analyse, design and assess structures under seismic action and extreme conditions. Undertake comprehensive training in the analysis, design and assessment of structures under seismic actions on this one-year MSc course. You'll explore a broad range of issues related to structural engineering, earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, soil dynamics and advanced numerical techniques.

What you will study

Core modules include Advanced Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete 1, Structural Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Seismic Design of Concrete Structures, Nonlinear Structural Analysis, Structural Retrofitting.

Career pathways

Graduates from our Department go on to succeed in a range of sectors such as construction, civil engineering, design engineering, engineering consultancy, sustainability and sustainable design, water resource engineering, environmental engineering, disaster management, structural and architectural design, infrastructure monitoring, materials manufacturing, geotechnical engineering, and renewable energy. Typical roles include Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, Product Manger, Environmental Consultant, Construction Manager, Geotechnical Engineer, Graduate Hydrologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 in Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences or other numerate subject. A suitable grounding in mathematics is required, for example: A-level Mathematics grade A or B. English language: Imperial's standard university requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,350 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time; tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 47,250 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time; tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year, 2 years, 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://myimperial.powerappsportals.com/

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