Structural Engineering (Taught)

Reasons to choose Kingston

• This industry-accredited course is ideal for graduate engineers starting a career in the construction industry.

• You will gain a strategic overview of construction management issues alongside advanced structural engineering, preparing you to work at managerial level for a consultant or contractor.

• The course meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).

About this course
You will study the design of both standard and innovative structures and substructures, in normal and earthquake contexts, using steel and concrete. You will also examine the financial, legal and contractual aspects of the construction process. Gaining a knowledge of management techniques and contract administration, you will practise the supervision of construction projects. Experts at leading civil engineering and construction companies contribute to the course. Through an industry-relevant dissertation, you will be able to extend your knowledge in a specialist area.

Example modules

• Seismic Design and Substructure Design

• Structural Design in Concrete and Steel

• Estimating, Tendering and Procurement

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Career opportunities
Roles include civil/structural engineer, concrete technologist, materials engineer, project engineer, and construction engineer.