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Structural Engineering & Mechanics – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Science & Engineering
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This joint MSc programme, run by the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, aims to provide advanced training required by the structural engineers of tomorrow.
The course objective is to develop a thorough understanding of non-linear structural mechanics with applications in analysis and design of real structures for a large variety of loading conditions. Provide a thorough grounding in the use of computational methods to solve real-life structural engineering problems from a diverse range of applications. Provide a range of optional modules and thesis research topics to enable students to develop specialist skills. Train students to undertake advanced research in modern structural engineering and in interdisciplinary fields involving couplings with structural mechanics.
If taken on a full-time basis the MSc course runs for a full calendar year starting in mid-September (full details can be found at the course website at Glasgow University which formally administers this course). The course is taught Edinburgh and Glasgow in modules over two semesters to provide essential background material in parallel with short research projects. At the end of the formally taught period students are required to complete a dissertation on a supervised research project chosen from a list of topics provided at the beginning of the second semester.
The programme has a modular structure with the award of credits for successful completion of each module and the project. A total of 180 credits (120 from taught modules and short research projects plus 60 from the main research project) are required at a satisfactory level of achievement in all modules for the award of the Master's degree.
The core taught modules includes
* Computational modelling and approximation in structural mechanics
* Computational modelling of nonlinear problems in structural mechanics
* Structural concrete
* Thin-walled structures and stability
* Plastic analysis of frames and slabs
* Structural dynamics and earthquake engineering
* Fire resistance of structures
* Mechanics of repairing and strengthening structures
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Students on this programme will develop a deeper understanding of the real (nonlinear) behaviour of structures. You will also learn advanced calculation methods to enable reliable quantitative representations of real structure behaviour under a variety of influences and apply them to the design of a range of different structures. The range of topics covered in the programme will develop tyour 'problem solving skills' to a high level and help you to think in new and imaginative ways to solve difficult engineering problems. You will be trained in a range of analytical methods and tools with a particular emphasis on computer based methods using advanced software.ctures.
A two-semester programme of taught material will be followed by a five-month research project leading to a Masters thesis. The modules will be taught at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, requiring students to travel to Glasgow one day a week (transport will be arranged by the Institute).
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Requirements
Prospective students present a wide range of admission qualifications and each case is examined on its merits. In general, applicants are expected to have a good honour's degree from a UK university in civil engineering or a related subject (eg. mechanical engineering, applied mathematics), or a comparable degree from another recognised university (for example, GPA 3.0 or above); in special circumstances other academic qualifications, or professional qualifications or experience, may be recognised as equivalent.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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