MSc Structural Engineering at University of Surrey

Structural engineers create the 'bones and muscles' of human-made structures. Our Structural Engineering MSc will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in designing, analysing, and optimising structures to ensure their safety, durability, and sustainability.

Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time (with placement); 60/60 months part-time; 5 years part-time with distance learning  |  Study mode: full-time; full-time (with placement); part-time; part-time with distance learning  |  Intake: February 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our well-established and fully accredited masters in structural engineering degree will enable you to develop advanced capabilities in analysis and codified design in the specialised areas of structural engineering, building on the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired from your undergraduate studies. You’ll have the chance to get involved in testing of different types of structural components as part of your dissertation project. Core modules include Steel Building Design, Structural Mechanics & Finite Elements, Concrete Building Design, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Building Information Modelling, Dissertation Project.

Career pathways

Our masters course opens the door to a huge range of career opportunities, not only with major consultancies and contractors, but across other sectors such as management and business consultancy.

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