Structural Engineering with Materials

Designed for professionals aspiring to technical leadership positions within structural engineering design practice, this course focuses on applying engineering principles, advanced materials behaviour and technical themes within structural engineering.

You'll develop an advanced approach to research methods so that you can apply your knowledge and understanding of the continually changing issues related to structural engineering and materials. Through explorations of the environmental, technical and sustainability aspects of civil engineering and building construction, you'll gain awareness, understanding of, and competence in, the design, management and construction of structures.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is suitable for professionals working in construction-related industries, who aspire to senior technical or management positions.

Additionally, it's suitable for BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons) undergraduate students in related subject areas looking to progress to study a technical postgraduate programme. The skills and knowledge you'll gain on this course will open up opportunities to pursue senior technical and middle/senior management positions.

Key Features

Professional Accreditation | This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and recognised as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate degree. See the JBM website for further information.

Expert Academic Staff | Be guided by expert academic staff with links to industry and significant experience of working in practice. Most staff teaching on the course are members of professional institutions relating to civil engineering, and participate in industrial activities, consultancy and research, ensuring course content allies with current industry practice.

Specialist Workshops and Facilities | Advance your technical abilities in our industry-standard facilities in our Maudslay building, located right in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre, supported by our team of expert technicians..

Flexible Study Options | Our study routes support part-time learners, who wish to balance employment with further study. Significant academic support and guidance is in place to help students returning to study after extended periods in employment.

Key Statistics

Student satisfaction | 100% of Civil Engineering with Management students would recommend studying at Nottingham Trent University to others (PTES, 2024).

Top 2 Ranking | 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).