Structural engineers help to make, shape and maintain the built environment. They are professionals who enjoy innovation, a challenge, opportunities, responsibility and, excitement in a varied and very satisfying career. The MSc programme in Structural Engineering is designed to attract both international and home students, who wish to pursue their career in civil and structural engineering. To meet the increasing demand for structural engineers to design more safe, economic and environmental friendly buildings, the programme content has specifically been designed to give a thorough grounding on current practice with regards to dealing with structural fire and earthquake resistances and design of carbon neutral buildings. A particular feature of the course content lies with the emphasis on the performance-based, structural design philosophy. The strong focus on these aspects will appeal to any students who intend to become the next generation of structural engineers after graduation.

There are many career options within the civil engineering and construction industry both in the UK and overseas for graduates of the proposed programme. Potential employers include engineering consulting firms, architectural firms, public sector infrastructure client organisations, private construction organizations (general contractors, sub-contractors), real estate developers plus government (local/central) departments and agencies responsible for significant project portfolios. Another potential destination for graduates is to pursue further studies at MPhil/PhD level, using the new MSc programme as a foundation.