MSc Advanced Structural Engineering

The MSc Advanced Structural Engineering course is designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree in structural engineering or a related field and wish to enhance their skills. It also helps engineers from different fields learn more about structural engineering, getting them ready for higher-level jobs in civil and structural engineering. 

The course teaches important technical skills, professional qualities, and how to make engineering sustainable. It covers main topics like how to design structures, the properties of materials, and ways to analyse them. The focus is on real-world applications and learning informed by research. Students will study various subjects that deal with current structural engineering problems and how to solve them.

To help students learn well, the course uses lectures, group discussions, and hands-on tasks. Students are usually assessed through exams, coursework, and a large research project on their own. This helps them use what they have learned and develop their research skills. 

More details about how the course is set up and what courses it includes are on the university's official course page. This gives a full idea of what students will learn. It makes sure that when students complete the course, they are ready for the difficult parts of working as a professional structural engineer.

Heriot-Watt University is a well-respected institution known for its excellent teaching and research, with a strong international reputation. It provides a wide range of courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including subjects like Engineering, Business, Computer Science, and areas related to the Built Environment. The university is very committed to new research, and its engineering research is particularly well-ranked in the United Kingdom.

The university offers a helpful and exciting place to learn, drawing students from all over the world. This creates a truly global learning experience. Heriot-Watt focuses on getting its students ready for good jobs by offering high-quality education and building strong links with various industries.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a second-class undergraduate degree in a related subject, such as Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Alternatively, a different degree may be acceptable if the student has enough relevant work experience in a related engineering field.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking countries need to score a minimum of 6.0 overall in IELTS, with no less than 5.5 in each section, or submit equivalent recognised test scores.

For the September 2025/January 2026 intake, the tuition fees for the MSc Advanced Structural Engineering programme are: £25,480 (Full-time) and £12,740 (part-time) for international students.

Heriot-Watt University really wants all deserving students to get a great education, without money being a problem. That's why the university offers many scholarships and bursaries to give students a lot of financial help as they study. Every year, they set aside over £6 million for this, which goes towards reducing fees and providing money for living costs. These financial aids are carefully set up to help students from all sorts of courses and different countries, showing the university welcomes everyone.

Anyone thinking of applying should look at the university's special scholarship pages. These pages have all the important details needed, clear information about each scholarship, including exactly what applicants need to do to qualify. The application steps are also explained simply, guiding students through the whole process. This easy-to-use resource helps students find and apply for the financial help that suits them best, making their university journey at Heriot-Watt smoother.

Graduates of this programme are set for career paths, including:

• Structural Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Consulting Engineer
• Construction Manager
• Project Engineer

Prospective students can apply for this course directly through the university's online forms or speak to our trained counsellors always available to help.