Programme structure: Structural Engineering (MSc) - what's running in 2027/28

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

    This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.

    What do the Levels represent?

    What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?

    If you are selecting optional units, ensure that you have a balanced workload through the year.

  • Year 1 (2027/28)
Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Advanced Structural Materials and Design CENGM0079 20 Mandatory TB-1
Advanced Structural Analysis CENG30010 20 Mandatory TB-4
Structural Earthquake Engineering CENGM0075 20 Mandatory TB-2
Research and Professional Skills CENGM0085 20 Mandatory TB-4
Design Project CADEM0015 60 Mandatory AYEAR
Asset Management and Digital Transformation Pathway
Infrastructure Systems Management CENGM0072 20 Optional TB-2
Smart Cities and Infrastructure CENGM0081 20 Optional TB-1
Transport and Mobility Modelling SEMTM0010 20 Optional TB-1
Mathematical Modelling for Sustainable Development SEMTM0008 20 Optional TB-2
Composite Materials and Sustainable Design Pathway
Composites Design, Manufacture and Product Development AENGM0091 20 Optional TB-1
Composite Materials for Sustainability AENGM0092 20 Optional TB-1
Sustainable Design CADEM0001 20 Optional TB-2
Strengthening and Design of Bridges CADEM0014 20 Optional TB-2
Earthquake Engineering Pathway
Soil-Structure Interaction CENGM0076 20 Optional TB-1
Probability and Statistics for Seismology and Structural Reliability CENGM0078 20 Optional TB-1
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering CENGM0074 20 Optional TB-2
Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development CENGM0071 20 Optional TB-2
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Award requirements

The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 unit is 50 out of 100.

For detailed rules on the award of credit, reassessment and award of a qualification please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.

Degree classifications:

A classification will be awarded in the following qualifications:

  • Taught postgraduate Masters degree, including a Master of Research (MRes)
  • Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications
  • Exit awards of Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates in designated programmes (as described in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.

A classification is not awarded for exit awards where students are required to withdraw from the programme on academic grounds.

The overall final programme mark is calculated as the average of all unit marks in the programme, weighted by credit point value.

The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:

  • Distinction = final programme mark of 70+
  • Merit = final programme mark of 60-69
  • Pass = final programme mark of 50-59
  • Fail = final programme mark of 49 or less

* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.

Diploma/certificate stages:

To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 100 must be at level 7.

To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.

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