Modules

Structural Design and Geotechnical Engineering Provides an understanding of the role of geotechnical engineering in the engineering design process and an advanced ability to analyse and design structures in timber and steel. Module content: Conceptual design; Design loads; Design of Steel Structures; Design of Connections; Plastic collapse of steel structures; Design of foundations; Design of retaining wall; Slope stability. Offshore Geotechnical Engineering Utilising knowledge and understanding in geotechnical engineering to solve complex geotechnical problems by considering advanced solutions which are cost-effective and environmentally-friendly. Health, Safety and Environmental Management Increasingly many organisations have recognised that the environment is a management issue and not just a matter of legislative compliance. This module presents a series of practical management tools with which environmental issues can be managed, within both the public and private sector. This module enables those interested in the role of project management to examine the policy, legal & ethical framework in which projects operate and to develop the necessary skills to manage diverse teams in a sustainable manner. Innovation in Design This project module focuses on the theory and practice of identifying and implementing innovation of products and systems in organisations. It provides an opportunity for students to critically reflect on analytical, design, planning and evaluation tools that have been included in the programme and to apply these to the design and construction processes of a project that requires innovation and mimics the real-world feasibility design stage of a Civil and Environmental Engineering project. Finite element analysis and application Introduction to the theory of finite element analysis and its application in research and industry. Advanced Structural and Geotechnical Engineering The aim of this module is to provide you with the ability to investigate and solve structural and geotechnical problems related to the build environment. Research Methods This module is designed to introduce you to research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught in lectures, with hands-on practical lab sessions using both quantitative and/or qualitative techniques that allow you to put theory into practice. MSc Dissertation Individual in-depth investigation of a particular aspect of their own specialism. An opportunity to undertake individually an in-depth investigation in a relevant area of interest within an applied context in industry, consolidating theory and examining practice and providing a basis for the writing of a substantial dissertation.

Assessment method

A range of assessment methods are used in the course. The MSc dissertation allows individual in-depth investigation of a particular aspect of your own specialism.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS