COURSE CURRICULUM

The Structural Engineering MSc at Brunel University offers a comprehensive and advanced curriculum designed to equip students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required for modern structural engineering practice. Core modules cover advanced construction materials and building retrofitting technologies, focusing on sustainable, low-carbon materials and retrofitting design within the context of climate action, sustainable cities, and industrial innovation. Students study reinforced, prestressed, and post-tensioned concrete design, as well as advanced steel and composite construction, developing a deep understanding of limit state design and structural behaviour. The program also includes climate change and environmental studies, fostering critical analysis of adaptation and mitigation strategies for infrastructure, alongside infrastructure management techniques for assessing engineering assets. Nonlinear structural analysis and the Finite Element Method are taught to enhance modelling and design competencies, complemented by structural dynamics and seismic design to understand dynamic structural behaviour and comply with current seismic design codes. Research methods and professional development modules prepare students to conduct scientifically robust investigations, promote innovation, and apply evidence-based decision-making while addressing health, safety, and environmental considerations. A substantial dissertation allows students to undertake independent research, integrating theoretical knowledge and practical skills to explore real-world structural engineering challenges. This program ensures graduates are prepared for advanced careers in civil and structural engineering, sustainable construction, and infrastructure management.