Kingston University

Structural Engineering MSc

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Combine structural design knowledge with the ability to manage construction projects You will gain a strategic overview of construction management issues alongside advanced structural engineering. This course will prepare you to work at managerial level for a consultant or contractor. Each module combines a stimulating mix of lectures, practical laboratory work, group work, case studies and presentations.

At our Penrhyn Road campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, including: extensive materials and structures for concrete, masonry, steel and timber geotechnical and hydraulics testing facilities surveying equipment, such as satellite global-positioning systems Dedicated computer-aided design facilities include: a range of CAD/CAM packages, such as Ideas, SolidWorks and AutoCad finite element analysis‚ computational fluid dynamics virtual instrumentation Students studying this course will also benefit from the John Galsworthy Building. This is a £20 million teaching and learning facility which brings lecture theatres, flexible teaching space and information technology suites together around a landscaped courtyard.

Key highlights

  • Combines advanced structural engineering with construction project management
  • Prepares graduates for managerial roles with consultants or contractors
  • Teaching mixes lectures, laboratory work, group work, case studies and presentations
  • Testing facilities for concrete, masonry, steel, timber, geotechnics and hydraulics
  • Dedicated CAD suites with SolidWorks, AutoCad and finite element analysis
  • Surveying equipment includes satellite global-positioning systems

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Structural engineer
  • Construction project manager
  • Senior structural design engineer
  • Contracts manager
  • Engineering consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £18,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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