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Structural Design and Construction Management at Kingston University - UCAS

Kingston University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Structural Design and Construction Management (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • This industry-accredited course is ideal for graduate engineers starting a career in the construction industry.
  • You will gain a strategic overview of construction management issues alongside advanced structural engineering, preparing you to work at managerial level for a consultant or contractor.
  • The course meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).
About this course You will study the design of both standard and innovative structures and substructures, in normal and earthquake contexts, using steel and concrete. You will also examine the financial, legal and contractual aspects of the construction process. Gaining a knowledge of management techniques and contract administration, you will practise the supervision of construction projects. Experts at leading civil engineering and construction companies contribute to the course. Through an industry-relevant dissertation, you will be able to extend your knowledge in a specialist area. Example modules
  • Seismic Design and Substructure Design
  • Structural Design in Concrete and Steel
  • Estimating, Tendering and Procurement
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities Roles include civil/structural engineer, concrete technologist, materials engineer, project engineer, and construction engineer.

Modules

Example modules: Seismic Design and Substructure Design; Structural Design in Concrete and Steel; Estimating, Tendering and Procurement. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (eg test or exam), practical (eg presentations, performance) and coursework (eg essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Civil Engineers, Institution of

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in either civil engineering or structural engineering. Candidates who do not have a degree in civil engineering or structural engineering but have suitable industrial experience will be considered. Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9680 Year 1
England £6270 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6270 Year 1
Scotland £6270 Year 1
Wales £6270 Year 1
International £9680 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Structural Design and Construction Management at Kingston University - UCAS