
Course Overview
The MSc Structural Engineering at University of Glasgow is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Structural engineers ensure that buildings and infrastructure are safe to use and can resist natural and human made disasters. This MSc in Structural Engineering is ideal for those who have an engineering undergraduate degree and would like to specialise at Masters Level, providing you with a range of methods that will help you to analyse and design structures so that they are safe and durable. Skills acquired within this programme are desirable for a range of industries such civil, automotive, nuclear and aeronautical. International tuition fees are £1,440 per year, home/UK fees are £12,960 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree with at least 2 credit bearing modules in Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics and Civil/Structural Engineering-related subjects at an average grade of pass. Accepted modules We normally accept the following modules to meet the credit bearing module requirement: Civil/Structural Engineering-related subjectsAnalysis of Structures Bridge Engineering Building Information Modelling |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,440
per year
Home Student Fee
£12,960
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,500 | £32,000 | £34,500 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £38,000 | £45,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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