MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Steel Construction
Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and Institute of Highway Engineers approved as satisfying part 2 academic base requirements for a Chartered Engineer under UK-SPEC*
Steel Construction Course Overview
This steel construction course aims to prepare structural engineers for careers in a vast international construction market. Steel structures account for over 60% of the multi-storey building market and 95% of single-storey structures in the UK. In this country we are world leaders in steel construction, but the use of steel is growing in other parts of the world, leading to a buoyant career market. A key module in this course is Structural Analysis and Design for Fire, which gives you the opportunity to learn about this new and vital development in steel construction.
MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Steel Construction Entry requirements:
Minimum 2:1 UK Honours degree (BEng, MEng, BSc) with a strong background in relevant subjects or an equivalent international degree qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or other appropriate engineering/science discipline. We will consider applicants offering appropriate professional qualifications and experience, in this case we require a strong background in areas covered in the chosen course.
Our Departmental standard English requirement is IELTS 6.5 (with no marks less than 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
Teaching:
Lectures by staff members and engineers from industry, laboratory work, site visits, design projects.
Assessment:
Formal examinations, coursework, dissertation with an oral examination.