MSc Génie Structural

From skyscrapers and megastructures to bridges and tunnel networks, major projects need to be fit for purpose, withstand natural disasters and make the best use of resources. Develop your engineering knowledge and technique to help deliver them with our accredited MSc Structural Engineering postgraduate degree.

Available with full-time and part-time study pathways, and led by an industry-experienced engineering team, our course will provide you with advanced knowledge of structures, ready to meet the challenges of the modern engineering practice.

Following a suite of carefully-design modules that blend theory with contemporary methodology and practice, you will assess how technology and computer-aided design are reshaping practice. You will examine bridges and tall building engineering in detail, and explore how seismic analysis influences design.

You will:

• Explore specific issues related to tall buildings and bridge engineering as you examine how technology is driving change in building design and construction practice
• Continue to develop your engineering skills and knowledge, so you're ready to meet the challenges of contemporary structural engineering
• Learn from IStructE award-winning academics with industry experience as you follow a professionally-accredited pathway towards chartered status

The University of Salford’s industry-relevant courses gives students the real-world skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Through forming strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, the University of Salford works with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges.

Students can choose from a variety of subjects including business management, law, science, engineering, built environment, computing, nursing, physiotherapy, media, the arts, creative technology and more.

Teaching is supplemented with work placements, internships, live projects or field trips so students can put their learning into practice.

A campus-based university, Salford boasts an exciting location, just minutes away from Manchester city centre, which is known for its vibrant cultural arts scene, international food and world-class sports.

The campuses provide students with an outstanding learning experience and the chance to use industry-standard facilities to reflect the workplace. The main campus features the beautiful Peel Park where students can relax in between lectures or walk next to the river.

The University of Salford also has a high-tech campus at MediaCity next to the BBC and ITV and amongst over 200 digital and media companies.

Attractive scholarships are offered to support international students with paying fees, as well as options for paying fees across 5 or 7 monthly instalments.

The University of Salford currently has over 4,000 international students who make up part of the total student body of 23,000. The community is very friendly and multicultural, and everyone is welcome no matter their background, religion, or beliefs.

The University of Salford also offers specialist careers support for international students which can be accessed free of charge and for a lifetime. The support includes how to find a job, interview and CV techniques, guidance on workplace etiquette in the UK, and advice about visas.