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MSc - Master of Science
Treforest Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
The MSc programme is your opportunity to establish or consolidate your career as a Civil Engineer. Your studies will develop critical and analytical skills, and management expertise needed to manage civil engineering projects and implement sustainable solutions. The course will provide the learning required to progress to Chartered Engineer status. The MSc in Civil Engineering Course is intended for civil engineering graduate or a closely related discipline who wish to extend their expertise to a higher level in preparation for a professional career prospect.
develop knowledge of a variety of construction materials and use them to maximise sustainability
Understanding design of advanced structures and exercising appropriate judgement, based on requirements of client/multidiscipline design team and sustainability.
Advanced understanding of structural mechanics to solve engineering problems, including seismic and finite element analysis.
develop knowledge and deepen understanding of Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable methods.
Develop design techniques for Timber and Masonry construction and embodied carbon assessment.
develop an understanding of environmental processes and environmental engineering and the impact they have on public health.
broadening awareness of current and established environmental management issues and practice, to critically evaluate strategies for business improvement.
developing geotechnical concepts and applying field and laboratory data to geo-environmental problems.
A major, comprehensive, innovative piece of investigative individual research.
application of project management framework and HR management for construction projects
The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs