Structural Engineering University of Bristol

Overview

The Structural Engineering course from University of Bristol  is your gateway to gaining advanced engineering skills and staying at the forefront of developments in the structural engineering field, wherever your career takes you globally. 

You'll be able to specialise your learning through one of three curated pathways: 

• Asset Management and Digital Transformation: specialise in managing civil infrastructure assets and data, utilizing systems-level thinking alongside mathematical and sustainable approaches. 

• Composite Materials and Sustainable Design: develop expertise in innovative materials such as fibre-reinforced polymers, discover structural retrofitting, and learn how to integrate sustainability criteria into your design process. 

• Earthquake Engineering: specialise in structural reliability, soil-structure interaction and natural disaster risk management making an impact on the efficient design of the built environment, the mitigation of seismic loss and the protection of human life. 

These pathways are specifically developed to align with the changing demands on future structural and civil engineers, aligned with recommendations by leading professional bodies such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). 

Career opportunities:

As a graduate of the MSc in Structural Engineering, you'll be well equipped to tackle challenging engineering problems with a holistic approach and make a difference within the sector.

You could find yourself working for engineering design and construction firms in the UK or worldwide or, alternatively, for non-governmental organisations in the field of sustainability.

You will also be equipped with unique skills that will support you in roles in the sector of composites engineering, data management, digitalisation, finance, and decision-making.

Graduates from this programme will be keenly sought after in roles such as 

• Structural Engineer 

• Civil Engineer

• Bridge Engineer 

• Site Engineer 

• Earthquake Engineer 

• Risk Engineer 

Graduates may also choose to pursue a career in academia and expand their knowledge in an exciting topic of their interest.