Structural Engineering,PGDip

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,580 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Structural Engineering,PGDip

About

Course overview

Designed for civil engineers and related graduates, our accredited MSc programme will provide you the skills knowledge required for a career as a structural engineer. Whether you're a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, this research inspired course will prepare you to deal with complex structural engineering issues.

Consolidate your knowledge on structural engineering and meet the educational requirements to become a chartered structural engineer. Opening doors to exciting careers in consultancy, on-site and beyond.

Accredited programme

This degree programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council, as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

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Course structure

The MSc is a 1 year full-time advanced course, comprising lectures, laboratory work, short experimental projects and a research project. The course can also be taken on a part-time basis over two or three years.

This term consists of three compulsory modules focusing on advanced structures and design, ground investigation which underpins foundation engineering and forensic engineering.

Delivery is via lectures, workshops in e-labs and tutorials. Assessment is based primarily on projects with some elements of closed book examination.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Career

Career opportunities

Acquire the skills to become a standout engineer, both within and beyond the construction industry. Learn to make sound judgements with incomplete information and communicate your conclusions clearly to all audiences. Develop self-motivation and autonomy, empowering you to take initiative and personal responsibility in complex, unpredictable situations. Gain the transferable skills and independent learning ability essential for continuous professional development and a thriving career in civil/structural engineering. Plus, your MSc counts towards achieving Chartered Engineer accreditation, setting you on the path to professional status.