Overview

The MSc Advanced Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University offers you the opportunity to develop key advanced knowledge in structural engineering to be able to work within the civil and structural engineering industry. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the core technical skills and personal qualities required to work within the dynamic industry at the highest possible technical level and the programme will provide you with an accredited route to becoming a Chartered engineer.

During the master’s programme, you’ll gain relevant specialist expertise in the field of civil and structural engineering and understand the relevance of sustainability in professional practice. You’ll have an awareness of current global issues, the multidisciplinary relevance to solving industry challenges, and learn about necessary legislative frameworks at a national and international level.

Key facts

This career-focused master’s programme will develop your technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, and provide you with a specialist education to set you up to become a professional structural engineer. Upon completion, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of technical and managerial careers across the sector, including roles in process and plant design, construction, commissioning, operation, management to specialist consultancy, and advanced research and development.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Finite Element Method Linear Analysis

Advanced Design Of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Geotechnics B- Geotechnical Applications

Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation

Structural Element Design

Sustainability for Construction Professionals

Structural Materials

Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

Plastic Analysis of Structures

Advanced Design Of Steel And Steel-Concrete Composite Structures

Sustainable and Intelligent Buildings

Design of Low Carbon Buildings

Finite Element Method Nonlinear Analysis

Safety, Risk and Reliability

Energy Systems and Buildings

Research Dissertation (Civil Engineering)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International

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International students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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4

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Structural Engineering View 42 other Masters in Structural Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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4

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63

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in a related subject area (structural engineering)
For postgraduate conversion courses, non-related degrees will be considered.

Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26296 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12584 GBP / year

≈ 12584 GBP / year

Additional Details

For part-time

£6,292 for UK Nationals
£13,148 for International Applicants.

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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