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PostgraduateMSc

Advanced Structural Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£25,480Per Year (Intl)
£12,192Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the MSc Advanced Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MSc Advanced Structural Engineering provides those of you with a bachelor-levels graduate degree the opportunity to build upon your existing knowledge and skills. For those of you from a different engineering background, the programme offers you the opportunity to develop key advanced knowledge in structural engineering to be able to work within the civil and structural engineering industry. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the core technical skills and personal qualities required to work within the dynamic industry at the highest possible technical level and the programme will provide y... International tuition fees are £25,480 per year, home/UK fees are £12,192 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Structural Analysis and Design
Finite Element Modelling and Computation
Concrete and Steel Structures
Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Sustainability in Structural Engineering
Professional Practice and Legislation
Research Methods and Dissertation
Bridge Engineering and Infrastructure Design
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,480

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,480

Home Student Fee

£12,192

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Heriot-Watt University

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