Earthquake Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience University of Bristol

Overview

This Earthquake Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience MSc programme from the University of Bristol combines earthquake, structural and geotechnical engineering with infrastructure design, assessment and management.

This discipline demands world-class facilities and at Bristol you will benefit from studying in one of the UK’s leading centres for earthquake engineering. Here, you will have access to the state-of-the-art BLADE/EQUALS laboratory, including one of the most advanced earthquake shaking tables in Europe.

Throughout the Earthquake Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience at the University of Bristol you will work together with expert staff and international partners, exposing you to real-world challenges that engineers face. Industry links are integral to the programme and our graduates are highly sought after by major UK and international employers.

One of the many highlights of the programme is a field trip to an earthquake-affected area in southeastern Europe. Provided that travel is permitted, you will have the opportunity to visit structures designed with innovative methods to resist earthquake forces or inspect the damage in the recent aftermath of a seismic event. You will use modern tools for non-destructive material testing and remote imaging. The costs of the trip - accommodation, travel, daily subsidence and insurance expenses - are included within the tuition fee for this programme.

Career opportunities:

You will be equipped in the core disciplines of seismic hazard, infrastructure vulnerability, system risk and resilience in major technical projects.

Bristol graduates are highly sought after by top employers. You could find yourself working for engineering design and construction firms, in the UK or worldwide, that operate in earthquake-prone regions such as southern Europe, the US, Asia, the Middle East, New Zealand and Latin America. Alternatively, you could go on to work for a government body responsible for civil protection, finance and decision-making. Graduates may also decide to pursue academia and further study in this exciting field.

Whatever you choose, you will develop a range of transferable skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork, as well as having a number of professional contacts to draw on.