Infrastructure Engineering and Management with Industrial Practice (Taught)

Why choose this course?
A system-of-systems approach is required for designing new and managing existing infrastructure networks due to their interconnected nature. Understanding the resilience of the built environment against climate change and other external hazards – and how long-term sustainability-driven decision making can assist towards our transition to a net-zero carbon economy – is fundamental towards the safe and efficient functioning of society.

Our unique and accredited MSc provides you with specialist knowledge that can allow you to target niche positions in industry in the areas of infrastructure planning, delivery, operation and asset management. You’ll be taught by academics with a track record in infrastructure issues, together with professionals from industry.

You will have the opportunity to attend keynote talks from distinguished speakers and participate in an organisation visit related to the topics you’re studying.

You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate placement year, allowing you to gain crucial workplace experience. We’ll support you in finding a placement with a company most suited to your career goals.

What you will study
This course is designed to:

-Develop your technical knowledge of infrastructure engineering within a social, economic, environmental and political context
-Enhance your understanding of the factors that affect and drive infrastructure planning and funding
-Equip you with the skills to assess the interdependent nature of infrastructure across different sectors.

You’ll acquire a sound understanding of the entire life cycle of infrastructure assets, the environmental impact of infrastructure projects, infrastructure finance models, Building Information Modelling (BIM), sustainable decision-making and formal asset-management techniques.

You’ll be able to use the knowledge you gain from this course for the creation of new infrastructure as well as the management of existing systems.