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. Structural engineering is a profession that provides a tremendous opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives and their environment. In the 21st Century, climate change is an increasingly important issue which needs to be tackled and the role of the structural engineer in tackling climate change is immense. To meet these challenges, the 21st Century structural engineers need to combine traditional structural engineering expertise with an understanding of a wide range of issues related to design of zero carbon buildings. There is a significant shortage of structural engineers with the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to deal efficiently with complex issues for designing structurally sound, elegantly simple and environmentally sustainable buildings. The skill shortage and its effects on the construction industry will be further exacerbated by the huge demanding from some rising economic powers. In response to this growing need for graduates aware of current challenges in structural engineering, this new MSc programme has been developed. This programme is designed to attract both international and home students, who wish to pursue their career in civil and structural engineering. To meet the needs of 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 this content lies with the emphasis on the performance based structural design philosophy. The strong focus on these aspects will appeal to international students and home students who intend to become the next generation of structural engineers after graduation. Aims The primary aim of this programme is to create master’s degree graduates with qualities and transferable skills for demanding employment in the construction and civil engineering sector. The graduates will have the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development and acquiring new skills at the highest level. Specific aims are as follows: * To provide education at postgraduate level in civil engineering, focussing on structural engineering with structures’ safety and sustainability. * To provide students with a solid technical basis of the current theories and practices in structural engineering with structures’ safety and sustainability. * To foster the critical acquisition and implementation of broad research and analytical skills related to structural engineering with structures’ safety and sustainability. * To provide advanced training in the design, analysis, assessment, evaluation and renovation of modern structures. * To develop creative and professional working knowledge to enable graduates to follow successful civil engineering careers with national and international organisations. * To provide a pathway that will prepare graduates for successful careers including progression to Chartered Engineer status.

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. At Brunel we provide many opportunities and experiences within your degree programme and beyond – work-based learning, professional support services, volunteering, mentoring, sports, arts, clubs, societies, and much, much more – and we encourage you to make the most of them, so that you can make the most of yourself. » More about Employability