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About this degree
The Infrastructure Systems MSc programme at UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering offers a comprehensive and dynamic educational experience. Infrastructure systems embrace transport, energy, water, wastewater, and data communications sectors which provide critical services to the public, industry, hospitals, businesses, government, etc. These services have significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. Disruptions must be managed and prevented even in the context of challenging performance demands (less cost, less material/resource use; accessibility requirement; and environmental concerns such as climate change, emissions, etc.). You will have the opportunity to learn how to solve these challenges through infrastructure design and adaptation.
Digital technologies are helping to create transparency about interdependencies between infrastructure systems and are driving industrial change. Innovations in business models, such as the circular economy, are finding novel ways to do less harm to the environment. You will explore innovations that underpin major transitions in infrastructure systems to meet industry, government and consumer needs.
There is such a diversity of organisations that contribute to infrastructure provision. Yet traditional programmes continue to take a sectoral focus ignoring interdependencies between systems. Complexity science provides a scientific basis for investigating integrated and co-evolutionary systems. You will learn about emergent properties of infrastructure, such as resilience, security, and performance, how they change over time, and how different organisations contribute to making them happen.
The programme also focuses on research skills through the term group project where you will learn to work as a team to identify research methods used to solve challenges in infrastructure systems. You will have opportunities to look at practical applications and receive input and feedback from the industry on your designs to improve performance. You will develop the skills to work confidently with data and grasp the underlying concepts and practical trade-offs in infrastructure systems transition.
Who this course is for
Students doing undergraduate courses in single infrastructure sectors who want to branch out and students in multi-disciplinary subjects such as urban studies and assessment management. Mature students in the workplace looking to take on senior technical positions and require a knowledge of infrastructure would find this programme attractive as well as engineering professionals looking to achieve Chartered Infrastructure Engineer certification. We are looking for students that are passionate about improving critical services to keep society flourishing and the environment sustainable; pluralistic and able to accommodate multiple points of view; tenacious and inquisitive with a positive approach to problem-solving; interested in both technical and non-technical interventions and innovations to transform infrastructure for greater resilience and productivity.
What this course will give you
Discover unparalleled educational opportunities at UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering. Located in the vibrant hub of London, our esteemed multidisciplinary department boasts a rich history of excellence in teaching and research with well-established research projects and networks in environmental engineering, transportation, urban resilience, wastewater provision, human settlements and renewable energy.
The Infrastructure Systems MSc programme offers a profound understanding of the intricate connections between essential services, their outcomes, and their role in alleviating pressures on various aspects such as civil contingencies, social infrastructures, environmental sustainability, and consumer costs. Rooted in complexity science, the program illuminates the interdependencies between traditionally isolated sectors and unveils the transition pathways for achieving a cohesive national infrastructure. Graduates emerge with a holistic perspective that empowers them to contribute to the creation of integrated and resilient infrastructure systems.
Students acquire a diverse skill set that includes critical assessment, research-driven decision-making, and comprehensive investigations. They delve into topics such as resilience, digitalization, circular economy principles, and more. The programme is particularly valuable for non-industry students, as it opens their eyes to the breadth of opportunities within infrastructure systems, helping them refine their career paths. The programme's emphasis on engaging with stakeholders across various infrastructure sectors enriches students' research dissertations and serves as a launchpad for recruitment into these sectors. Overall, the Infrastructure Systems MSc equips graduates with the insights and expertise needed to shape the future of infrastructure and contribute meaningfully to societal well-being.