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Structural and Foundation Engineering – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
School of the Built Environment
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,043 - | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, May, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The MSc/Diploma in Structural and Foundation Engineering is designed for graduates and practising engineers who wish to improve their knowledge of structural and foundation engineering. The structure and content of the course has been carefully designed following liaison with a wide range of employers in the sector.
The staff members who deliver the course have wide ranging expertise in specialist subjects which include reinforced concrete technology, dynamic and impact testing of materials, offshore engineering, structural safety, soil-structure interaction and numerical modelling.
The research activities of the course involve combinations of experimental, numerical and theoretical work. The School has excellent practical facilities for static, dynamic, and impact testing and it has access to advanced computer and networking facilities that include a state-of-the-art parallel processing computer.
Contents
The curriculum covers the specialist technical and computational skills necessary for today’s construction industry and therefore offers excellent preparation for employment across an industry that includes consulting and contracting engineers, public authorities and local government. In addition, the course also provides a suitable springboard for graduates seeking a career in a research lead environment.
Both MSc and Diploma students undertake the eight taught modules listed below.
Semester One Modules
* Indeterminate Structures
* Stability and Dynamics
* Ground Engineering
* FEA & Stress Analysis A
Semester Two Modules
* Safety, Risk and Reliability
* Earthquake Engineering
* Foundation Engineering
* FEA & Stress Analysis B
MSc students are also required to submit a research dissertation, the research topic normally aligns with the research interests of the staff in the School but can be tailored to suit the interests of the student or student’s employer. Distance learning and part time students are encouraged to suggest project topics based on their own work experience.
The course may be taken on a part-time basis and will therefore appeal to practising engineers. It is also delivered via distance learning which enables students from all around the globe to study without the need to interrupt their career and travel to Scotland. Examinations may be organised in each student’s country of residence to avoid unnecessary travel costs.
The direct relationship between the course and industry needs is reinforced in two ways: through projects with an industrial context; and through specific aspects of the taught modules, for example, presentation of case studies and seminars. There are also opportunities for visiting lecturers from relevant sectors to get involved in teaching part of the modules.
At the discretion of the Course Leader, MSc students may choose to nominate a research project which enables them to investigate a problem they have encountered in their workplace or elsewhere. The research project can be undertaken in conjunction with a suitable industrial partner on campus or in Industry if the industrial partner has the facilities to provide adequate supervision.
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 first degree.
About the Course Leader
Dr Laghrouche is a Lecturer in Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. His research interests lie in the general area of Applied Scientific Computing with a particular emphasis on elastic and acoustic waves, soil-structure interaction, non-reflecting boundary conditions, finite and infinite elements, meshless methods, non-linear modelling and parallel computing.
Dr. Laghrouche is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the UK Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering. He is also an Associated Society Member of The Society for Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics which is the UK national section of the International and European Association for Earthquake Engineering.
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Requirements
First and Second Class Honours in Engineering, Science, Maths or other numerical discipline.
English Language Requirements
f your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
* 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
* 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
* 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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