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About the course

Designed for students aspiring to senior management positions within the structural engineering field, this course focuses on applying engineering principles in structural engineering and in management.

The course enables students to develop their managerial skills, offering a balanced mix of structural engineering and management modules and leads to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

What will I study?

Full-time - One Year

• Research Methods* (15 credit points)
• Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering* (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Projects + ** (15 credit points)
• Finite Element Analysis* (15 credit points)
• Advanced Structural Analysis* (15 credit points)
• Construction Heath and Safety + (15 credit points)
• Analysis and Design of Surface Structures* (15 credit points)
• Procurement Strategy and Risk Management** (15 credit points)
• Research project / Dissertation (60 credit points)

Part-time - Year One

• Research Methods* (15 credit points)
• Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering* (15 credit points)
• Managing Construction Projects+ **
• Finite Element Analysis* (15 credit points)

Part-time - Year Two

• Advanced Structural Analysis* (15 credit points)
• Construction Heath and Safety + (15 credit points)
• Analysis and Design of Surface Structures* (15 credit points)
• Procurement Strategy and Risk Management** (15 credit points)
• Research project / Dissertation (60 credit points)

cp = credit points
* Module shared with MSc Structural Engineering with Management
** Module shared with MSc Project Management
+ Module shared with MSc Construction Management

How will I learn?

• One year, full-time - taught average of two days a week
• Two years, part-time - taught average of one day a week
• Some modules are taught at weekends and some modules are taught during the week

The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials, workshops and case studies.

Teaching is supported by study guides. These form module handbooks explaining the structure of the module, its overall aims and specific objectives, learning outcomes and assessment criteria and methods.

Virtual Learning Environment

The University's virtual learning environment (NOW) is used to support the course. This web-based learning platform delivers learning materials, up-to-date module information, access to a news board and resources as well as the facility to upload coursework and communicate with tutors and other students.

Most staff teaching on the course are members of one or more relevant professional institutions and participate in industrial activities, consultancy, research and/or the activities of their professional institutions.

Many modules will also involve contributing external lecturers who will provide current industrial experience and viewpoints.

How will I be assessed?

Module assessment will include exams.

You will also undertake the following coursework:

• preliminary questions (a set of short-answer questions designed to reinforce the pre-reading of the learning materials)
• learning portfolios to evidence your learning (these would typically include a study log, answers to self-assessment questions and / or small notes and critical reviews, identified queries to be raised with lecturers)
• assignments (including essays, case studies, reports and designs).

Professional accreditation

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree.

The course is also accredited by the Engineering Council. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

Facilities

Two of the University's historic buildings - Newton and Arkwright - have recently undergone multimillion pound refurbishment and reopened in Spring 2010.

The buildings offer unrivalled learning facilities for students with many striking features including a new central court and link building, which will unite the Grade II* listed buildings. They provide an abundance of teaching space, a range of lecture theatres of different sizes, and masses of space for social learning.

The School has excellent lab and workshop resources for structural testing, materials science, and soils and building services.

Your career development

NTU has one of the best graduate employment records in the UK because our world-class courses give you the skills today's employers need.

Students from this course will graduate with improved professional and technical skills to operate at senior positions in the construction industry.

Although this course does not offer a formal placement, all our courses are vocationally focused and benefit from strong links with industry. 

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum 2.2 honours degree or a postgraduate diploma or equivalent in civil engineering or an appropriate built environment subject area.

We also welcome applications for this course from applicants with non-standard qualifications who have substantial experience in civil engineering and/or the built environment which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree level; the University will assess candidates of this nature on an individual basis. Candidates with unconventional qualifications may be invited for interview.

International and EU students also need to meet the English language requirements. Also see the full list of alternative qualifications for EU and international students. 

How to apply

Applications should be made via the online application form.

Alternatively a hard copy application form can be requested from the Admissions Office on the contact details below.

You will be required to provide the following documentation with your application:

• A copy of your university / college qualification certificate.
• A copy of your university / college qualification transcript.
• A copy of your English language test certificate (if applicable).

Applicants are advised to provide a comprehensive personal statement which clearly indicates why they have selected the course, their motivations for it, and how they expect to benefit from it.

Study routes

• One year, full-time: taught average of two days a week
• Two years, part-time: taught average of one day a week

Some modules are taught at weekends and some modules are taught during the week. You may change between the pathways to suit their changing circumstances if required.

Individual modules course can also be studied as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Postgraduate scholarships

The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.

There are also opportunities for International students to apply for a scholarship for the course starting in February. Please visit the website for more information.

Other funding opportunities

The University offers several bursaries and scholarships. For the latest information please visit the Fees and funding section of the website.

Postgraduate open evenings

Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.

Any questions?

Course enquiries:
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