Scholarships
The scholarships below听are open to international students and those applying from England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a 2.1 or above for a postgraduate course.听
MSc Structural Engineering
Blend technical excellence with sustainable practices whilst gaining the leadership and analytical skills needed to excel in this dynamic field of engineering. Industrial placement opportunities are available.
Course detail
Start Date
SeptemberDuration
Full-time: 12 months (Sep start) | Part-time: 24 months (Sep start)Award Title
MScUCAS Code
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Our MSc Structural Engineering programme equips you with cutting-edge knowledge and technical skills essential for modern structural engineering practice. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, you'll develop expertise in advanced structural analysis, innovative design approaches, and sustainable engineering solutions.听
The programme is delivered by our experienced academic team, who bring over 60 years of civil engineering education experience and maintain strong industry connections.听
The programme integrates theory with practical application, enabling you to tackle complex engineering challenges in unfamiliar situations. You'll learn to analyse problems and devise sustainable design solutions while considering commercial, legal, and environmental risks. This approach ensures you can communicate complex issues effectively to diverse stakeholders.
A key strength of our programme is its focus on emerging technologies and contemporary issues in structural engineering. You'll develop plans to address relevant regulations, while learning to incorporate environmental sustainability and energy management principles into your engineering practice. The programme's structure allows for detailed exploration of specific areas through an individual research project, letting you align your studies with your professional interests and aspirations.听
Industry Placement
Please note: you will be registered on the MSc Structural Engineering, which includes a research project. All students will get the opportunity to apply to undertake an industrial placement as an alternative to the research project. Placements, subject to availability, are on a competitive basis and are subject to an application and interview with the placement provider. If successful, you will be moved on to the鈥疢Sc Structural Engineering with Industrial Practise.听
The benefits of studying this programme
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Flexible study options: Choose between full-time and part-time study paths, with entry points in September and January
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Industry relevance: Benefit from our university's strong industry links and high research rating in Civil & Environmental Engineering within Scotland
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Career advancement: Develop leadership skills and technical expertise required for senior positions in the field
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Sustainable focus: Learn to integrate environmental sustainability and energy management principles into structural engineering practice, meeting industry's growing demand for sustainable solutions
What you learn
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Advanced structural and geotechnical engineering principles
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Finite element analysis and its practical applications
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Innovative design methodologies and their implementation
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Environmental and safety management in structural engineering
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Research methods and their application to real-world challenges
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Sustainable design solutions incorporating contemporary environmental considerations
Career Opportunities
A graduate of this degree can enter a wide range of sectors, including:
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Construction
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Civil Engineering
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Aerospace and Defence Engineering
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Environmental
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Offshore and Marine
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Conservation and
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Sustainable Design and Green Engineering
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Forensic Engineering
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Government and Public Sector
... plus academia and research.
Entry Requirements
The programme welcomes graduates with a minimum of a second class (2:2) honours degree or equivalent in Building/Building Technology, Geotechnical Sciences, Geotechnology, Construction, Construction management, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering.
We also consider applicants with relevant professional experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning procedure.
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants across the world.
Typically, international applicants should have:
- The equivalent of a lower second class (2:2) in Building/Building Technology, Geotechical Sciences, Geotechnology, Construction, Constrution Management, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering.
- We'll also consider applicants with relevant professional experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning procedure
All courses at 51短视频 are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.
Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.
For questions about specific entry requirements, please contact admissions@abertay.ac.uk.
For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.
About your modules
All modules shown are indicative and reflect course content for the current academic year. Modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change.
Modules
Structural Design and Geotechnical Engineering (EEM400)
Provides an understanding of the role of geotechnical engineering in the engineering design process and an advanced ability to analyse and design structures in timber and steel. Module content: Conceptual design; Design loads; Design of Steel Structures; Design of Connections; Plastic collapse of steel structures; Design of foundations; Design of retaining wall; Slope stability.
Offshore Geotechnical Engineering (EEM525)
Utilising knowledge and understanding in geotechnical engineering to solve complex geotechnical problems by considering advanced solutions which are cost-effective and environmentally-friendly.
Health, Safety and Environmental Management (EEM500)
Increasingly many organisations have recognised that the environment is a management issue and not just a matter of legislative compliance. This module presents a series of practical management tools with which environmental issues can be managed, within both the public and private sector. This module enables those interested in the role of project management to examine the policy, legal & ethical framework in which projects operate and to develop the necessary skills to manage diverse teams in a sustainable manner.
Innovation in Design (EEM516)
This project module focuses on the theory and practice of identifying and implementing innovation of products and systems in organisations. It provides an opportunity for students to critically reflect on analytical, design, planning and evaluation tools that have been included in the programme and to apply these to the design and construction processes of a project that requires innovation and mimics the real-world feasibility design stage of a Civil and Environmental Engineering project.
Finite element analysis and application (EEM519)
Introduction to the theory of finite element analysis and its application in research and industry.
Advanced Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (EEM524)
The aim of this module is to provide you with the ability to investigate and solve structural and geotechnical problems related to the build environment.
Research Methods (ANF514) (ANF514)
This module is designed to introduce you to research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught in lectures, with hands-on practical lab sessions using both quantitative and/or qualitative techniques that allow you to put theory into practice.
MSc Dissertation (EEM517) (EEM517)
Individual in-depth investigation of a particular aspect of their own specialism. An opportunity to undertake individually an in-depth investigation in a relevant area of interest within an applied context in industry, consolidating theory and examining practice and providing a basis for the writing of a substantial dissertation.
Structural Design and Geotechnical Engineering (EEM400)
Provides an understanding of the role of geotechnical engineering in the engineering design process and an advanced ability to analyse and design structures in timber and steel. Module content: Conceptual design; Design loads; Design of Steel Structures; Design of Connections; Plastic collapse of steel structures; Design of foundations; Design of retaining wall; Slope stability.
Offshore Geotechnical Engineering (EEM525)
Utilising knowledge and understanding in geotechnical engineering to solve complex geotechnical problems by considering advanced solutions which are cost-effective and environmentally-friendly.
Health, Safety and Environmental Management (EEM500)
Increasingly many organisations have recognised that the environment is a management issue and not just a matter of legislative compliance. This module presents a series of practical management tools with which environmental issues can be managed, within both the public and private sector. This module enables those interested in the role of project management to examine the policy, legal & ethical framework in which projects operate and to develop the necessary skills to manage diverse teams in a sustainable manner.
Innovation in Design (EEM516)
This project module focuses on the theory and practice of identifying and implementing innovation of products and systems in organisations. It provides an opportunity for students to critically reflect on analytical, design, planning and evaluation tools that have been included in the programme and to apply these to the design and construction processes of a project that requires innovation and mimics the real-world feasibility design stage of a Civil and Environmental Engineering project.
Finite element analysis and application (EEM519)
Introduction to the theory of finite element analysis and its application in research and industry.
Advanced Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (EEM524)
The aim of this module is to provide you with the ability to investigate and solve structural and geotechnical problems related to the build environment.
Research Methods (ANF514) (ANF514)
This module is designed to introduce you to research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught in lectures, with hands-on practical lab sessions using both quantitative and/or qualitative techniques that allow you to put theory into practice.
MSc Dissertation (Industrial Practise) EEM518 (EEM518)
This modules provides the opportunity to undertake individually an in-depth work-based investigation in a relevant area of interest within the industry, consolidating theory and examining practice and providing a basis for the writing of a substantial dissertation.
Scotland's first Adobe Creative Campus
All 51短视频 students have access to Adobe Express, empowering you to enhance digital skills with industry-leading tools.
In late 2024, 51短视频 proudly became the first institution in Scotland to achieve the designation of Adobe Creative Campus.
The is an initiative involving a select group of colleges and universities dedicated to empowering staff and students across all disciplines with essential digital skills for success in both the workplace and the classroom.
Information for International Applicants
Learn more about 51短视频's English language requirements, as well as visa information.
English Language Requirements
Explore English language requirements for entry to 51短视频.
Visa Information
All the information you need about visa requirements for studying here at 51短视频.
International Students
Find everything you need to know about applying to 51短视频 as an international student.
Fees and Funding
Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January.
The tuition fees you鈥檒l pay and the funding available depend on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you鈥檙e studying. If you鈥檙e studying a postgraduate taught (PGT) degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following:
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Scotland
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England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland
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International
Fee Status
Your fee status is typically based on the country where you鈥檝e lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for the three years prior to the start of your course.
We鈥檒l confirm your tuition fees once you鈥檝e applied.
International
International includes applicants from EU countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled Status in the UK. (Students from the Republic of Ireland are not included.)
Annual Tuition Fees
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Fee Status |
2025/26 |
2026/27 |
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拢7,900 |
拢7,900* |
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拢10,400 |
拢10,400* |
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拢17,000 |
拢18,950** |
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*Tuition fees for 2026/27 are still under review and may be subject to change.
**Eligible international students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between 拢3,000-拢7,000 over the duration of their course.
More information
Find out听about grants, bursaries, maintenance loans and living costs听in听our听postgraduate taught fees and funding section.
51短视频 Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship
This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
International Postgraduate 51短视频 Scholarships
This £3,000 award is open to all prospective new international postgraduate students at 51短视频.
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You鈥檒l benefit from training and professional development opportunities, as well as support with funding applications, placement opportunities, teaching support, public engagement and outreach activity.
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