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University of Aberdeen

Masters Degree , Structural Engineering

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Course Description

Structural Engineering is generally recognised as a specialist area of Civil Engineering but the two areas are very similar. This is a perfect degree programme for those looking to succeed in this field as it offers up our hugely successful standard Civil Engineering degree but introduces a number of key areas of specialism.

Ranked in the Ten best UK universities to study engineering (The Telegraph, 2018)

This Honours degree programme follows a similar structure to the straight MEng Civil Engineering degree. The major difference is the compulsory study of the Advanced Structural Analysis in year 4.

This course extends the basic stiffness method of analysis developed in the pre-requisite courses. Fundamental principles of the stiffness method of analysis, with automatic assembly of the stiffness matrix for rigid jointed plane frames and space structures, are presented in some detail. Elastic instability of frames, and the design of continuous steel beams and portal frames using plastic methods will be undertaken. Analysis of flat plates and slabs using yield line theory, and an introduction to shells also covered. The course concludes with a brief outline of the finite element method of analysis, with computer-based applications forming an important practical component.

Course Content

The first two years cover general Engineering, with elements of Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum and Electrical/Electronics, as well as Civil. In the later years you specialise, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalise your choice of specialisation until you begin third year.

It is possible to move between MEng and BEng and this can be accomplished at any point until the second half session of fourth year. Successful BEng candidates will be offered the chance to change to the MEng and there is no quota, meaning that if grade requirements are met that transfer is guaranteed.

  • Year 1

Compulsory Courses

Professional Skills Part 1 (PD1001)

Principles of Electronics (EG1008) - 15 Credit Points

CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice (EG1010) - 15 Credit Points

Fundamentals of Engineering Materials (EG1012) - 15 Credit Points

Engineering Mathematics 1 (EG1504) - 15 Credit Points

Fundamental Engineering Mechanics (EG1510) - 15 Credit Points

Optional Courses

Select a further 45 credit points from courses of choice

  • Year 2

Compulsory Courses

Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (EG2004) - 15 Credit Points

Process Engineering (EG2011) - 15 Credit Points

Engineering Mathematics 2 (EG2012) - 15 Credit Points

Solids and Structures (EA2502) - 15 Credit Points

Design and Computing in Engineering Practice (EG2501) - 15 Credit Points

Electrical and Mechanical Systems (EG2503) - 15 Credit Points

Optional Courses

Select a further 30 credit points from courses of choice

  • Year 3

Compulsory Courses

Geotechnics 1 (EA3027) - 15 Credit Points

Engineering Analysis and Methods 1 (EG3007) - 15 Credit Points

Stress Analysis A (EM3015) - 15 Credit Points

Fluid Mechanics (EM3019) - 15 Credit Points

Mechanics of Structures (EA3518) - 15 Credit Points

Design of Structural Elements (EA3519) - 15 Credit Points

Structural Dynamics A (EA3538) - 10 Credit Points

Civil Engineering Design and Surveying (EA3720) - 10 Credit Points

Project and Safety Management (EG3599) - 10 Credit Points

  • Year 4

Compulsory Courses

MEng Individual Project (EG4013) - 45 Credit Points

Geotechnics 2 (EA40JE) - 10 Credit Points

Civil Engineering Hydraulics (EA40JF) - 10 Credit Points

Advanced Structural Design (EA40JG) - 10 Credit Points

Advanced Structural Analysis (EA4526) - 15 Credit Points

Optional Courses

  • Select a further 30 credit points from courses of choice
  • Year 5

Compulsory Courses

Offshore Structural Design (EA50JG) - 15 Credit Points

The Engineer in Society (EG501W) - 15 Credit Points

Structural Vibrations (EG50T9) - 15 Credit Points

MEng Group Design (EG5565) - 30 Credit Points

Optional Courses

Select one of the following:

  • Numerical Simulation of Waves (EA501S)
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (EG501V)

Plus, select two of the following:

  • Pipelines and Soil Mechanics (EG55F2)
  • Risers Systems and Hydrodynamics (EG55F9)
  • Mathematical Optimisation (EG551T)
  • Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis (EG55P6)
  • Marine and Wind Energy (EG552U)

Numerical Simulation of Waves (EG501S) - 15 Credit Points

Computational Fluid Dynamics (EG501V) - 15 Credit Points

Mathematical Optimisation (EG551T) - 15 Credit Points

Pipelines and Soil Mechanics (EG55F2) - 15 Credit Points

Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis (EG55P6) - 15 Credit Points

Marine and Wind Energy (EG552U) - 15 Credit Points

 

Entry Requirements

SQA Highers
Standard: AABB (Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science required*)
Applicants who achieve the Standard entry requirements over S4 and S5 will be made either an unconditional or conditional offer of admission.

A Levels
Standard: ABB (AB required in Mathematics, plus at least one from Physics, Design & Technology, Engineering or Chemistry). Applicants who are predicted to achieve the Standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may be made a conditional offer of admission.

* FOR CHEMICAL AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES: Please note: For entry to Chemical and Petroleum Engineering an SQA Higher or GCE A Level or equivalent qualification in Chemistry is required for entry to year 1, in addition to the general Engineering requirements.

English Language Requirements

To study for an Undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 54 with: Listening - 51; Reading - 51; Speaking - 51; Writing - 54

Cambridge English Advanced & Proficiency:

OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:

  • coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course;
  • practical assessments of the skills and competencies learnt on the course; and
  • written examinations at the end of each course.

The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, year of study and individual courses.

Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.

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