Course summary
Why choose this course Our Bridge Engineering MSc is the only masters programme that specialises in this area in Europe – and one of the few around the world. Running since the early 1970s, our fully accredited course provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in specialist aspects of bridge engineering, including designing new bridges and managing existing bridges. This MSc will help you pursue an exciting career as a bridge engineer, which can include working for consultancies involved in bridge design or bridge contractors involved in construction. Our programme is fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, and covers sustainability and resilience in civil engineering infrastructure design and assessment. What you will study Our MSc in Bridge Engineering is designed to provide you with a solid understanding of bridge analysis, design and management. If you’re a practising bridge engineer, it will enable you to improve your existing knowledge and skills and familiarise yourself with new industry-relevant techniques. This course covers a wide range of modules that address the whole life analysis of bridges from design through to end-of-life. You’ll also have a choice of optional modules from the areas of: -Geotechnical engineering -Infrastructure engineering and management -Structural engineering -Water/environmental engineering. During your studies, you’ll have the chance to visit a bridge site on a field trip (subject to availability), allowing you to experience how your knowledge can be applied in practice.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details, to the bottom right. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
- Accreditation of European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)
- The Joint Board of Moderators
- Civil Engineers, Institution of
- Structural Engineers, Institution of
- Highway Engineers, Institute of (IHE)
- Permanent Way Institution
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in civil engineering (or other related engineering subjects), or equivalent recognised international degree. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, based on strength in specific subjects related to the MSc programme and/or professional experience. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
FEES:
For current information regarding postgraduate fees, please visit the course page on our website. The link is under Course contact details.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES:
Discover how we may be able to support your postgraduate taught studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries?field_student_level_value[postgraduate]=postgraduate
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.