Civil Engineering

Snapshot

Overview

The MSc in Civil Engineering is part of our extensive programme of postgraduate studies and research. It is designed both for people pursuing a higher degree soon or immediately after obtaining their first degree, and for those with considerable work experience. The course builds on our renowned research expertise and industrial experience in current aspects of Civil Engineering.

ICE/IStructE

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng(Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. Visit www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Programme Content

The programme lasts a full year and contains three main elements:

Core Modules (17%)

These provide skills generic to engineering and research:

• Research Methods and Communications
• Health, Safety & Environmental Engineering

Specialist Modules (33%)

These provide in-depth and advanced knowledge, and build upon our recognised expertise in Civil Engineering. Students take any three specialist modules that are available that year, subject to approval of the programme director and timetabling constraints. Examples of current modules include:

• Advanced Structural Analysis
• Earthquake Engineering & Concrete Assessment
• Innovative Structures
• Design for Durability, Assessment and Repair
• Construction Systems I and II
• Sustainable Use and Environmental Impact Assessment
• Construction Management
• Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
• Advanced Soil Mechanics and Geoenvironmental Engineering
• Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
• Project & Enterprise Management
• Managing the Construction Process

Research Project (50%)

• This gives you the opportunity to benefit from, and contribute to our research. At the end of the project students submit a dissertation based on their research.

Methods of Assessment

The course is assessed by coursework and examination.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have, or expect to have an honours degree at 2.2 or above, or equivalent professional or overseas qualifications, in a relevant academic discipline. For applicants with a non-technical degree, they should hold a 2:1 honours degree or above, and their suitability for one of the MSc programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics scholarships can be found on the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Course Contact	Admissions Contact
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor Dr R I Mackie Civil Engineering School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384702 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384702 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 384816 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 384816 (from outside the UK) Email: r.i.mackie@dundee.ac.uk	Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk