MSc Structural Engineering with Management at Nottingham Trent University

This MSc focuses on the management skills required of leaders in civil engineering and construction, exploring the sustainability, management and environmental impact of structural engineering. It applies engineering principles in structural and building construction and develops an advanced approach to research methods. It is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators as meeting the Further Learning requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration for candidates with a partially accredited first degree, and is taught at City Campus.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment  |  Department: Civil Engineering  |  Duration: One year full-time, between two and five years part-time or as CPD  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight taught modules (180 credits), six shared with the MSc Structural Engineering with Materials. Core: Advanced Structural Engineering, Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering, Advanced Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Lean Construction, Analysis and Design of Specialised Infrastructure, and the Research Project/Dissertation. Optional: Managing Organisations and Projects in Civil Engineering, and Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics.

Career pathways

Graduates work in senior positions in consulting and contracting, for example as design engineers and project structural engineers; some continue to PhD study.

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