PGDip Structural Engineering
University of East London
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Course SummaryWe have designed our Postgraduate Diploma in Structural Engineering to develop your engineering expertise in line with the ever-changing demands of the profession. We will enhance your knowledge in all the essential areas of engineering, from structural dynamics and earthquake engineering to soil-structure engineering. We will ensure that your research skills and general understanding are sharp enough to give you the competitive edge as you build your career.Our campus location in ...Read more

Course Summary

We have designed our Postgraduate Diploma in Structural Engineering to develop your engineering expertise in line with the ever-changing demands of the profession. We will enhance your knowledge in all the essential areas of engineering, from structural dynamics and earthquake engineering to soil-structure engineering. We will ensure that your research skills and general understanding are sharp enough to give you the competitive edge as you build your career.

Our campus location in the heart of London’s Docklands means you will see close up the challenges facing the next generation of engineers, from intensive urbanisation and major economic regeneration to climatic changes. We also have excellent contacts with major industry employers, including Atkins, Waterman Group plc, Thames Water, SRK Consulting and the London Borough of Newham.

Our postgraduate engineering courses enjoy widespread professional recognition, and are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) of the Institutions of Civil, Structural, and Highways and Transportation Engineers. Whatever your entry level, we will get your engineering career off to the best possible start.

Your Future Career

There is an acknowledged shortage of and growing demand for skilled structural engineers with the right qualifications and experience. We have designed this course to give you a competitive edge when it comes to your career. As a graduate from our Structural Engineering PGDip course, you can transfer onto the MSc course once you achieve the required threshold average. The course will prepare you for employment in a variety of dynamic consultancy and contracting roles in fields that range from infrastructure projects and geotechnical engineering to highways and transportation. The skills you will develop while gaining your Diploma will also enhance your career prospects in other related areas such as research and management. With access to our strong and diverse academic knowledge base and the opportunities to apply that knowledge professionally, we will give you the best-possible head start. Our Docklands location also means UEL is uniquely placed for links to industry. Our extensive local contacts including organisations such as Crossrail, Thames Water and the London Borough of Newham.

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Entry requirements

Students need to have 3rd Class BEng or minimum 2:2 Bsc Civil Engineering; We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.

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£6,800 per year

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£10,640 per year

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£10,640 per year

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University of East London
University of East London , Newham

At the University of East London (UEL), 92% of research is recognised as world-leading, internationally excellent, or...

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