Structural Engineering - Digital Construction

Are you fascinated by the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures? Do you want to be part of the team responsible for designing and building impressive feats of engineering? Learn more at theStructural Engineering - Digital Construction program from theUniversity of Nottingham .

At its core, structural engineering is about creating safe, efficient, and innovative structures that can stand the test of time.

By studying structural engineering, you’ll learn to use science and mathematics to design and analyse structures, and develop a deep understanding of the materials and techniques for construction.

Graduate destinations

The blend of academic study and development of practical and professional skills that the course provides is an ideal preparation for the future challenges of working in a multidisciplinary environment. Graduates of this Structural Engineering - Digital Construction course offered by University of Nottingham will be highly sought after and will be suitable to enter into a professional career related to the field of structural and civil engineering.

What knowledge will I gain?

• Studying structural engineering will provide you with a wide range of skills that can be applied in various industries. Use mathematical and physical principles to design and analyse structures. Learn about topics such as statics, dynamics, mechanics and materials.
• Understand the properties and behaviour of different materials such as steel, concrete, wood and masonry and how they react to different loads and stresses.
• Learn how to analyse the strength and stability of structures as well as how to design structures to withstand various loads and environmental factors.

Why should I choose University of Nottingham?

• 95% of postgraduates from the Department of Civil Engineering are in high skilled work, further higher education or professional study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20).
• Hear from Georgia Thermou, Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering at the University of Nottingham, as she discusses her research, what makes the MSc programs in the Department of Civil Engineering unique, and potential career paths for master's students.

Modules include:

• Computational Structural Analysis

• Advanced Structural Design

• Bridge Engineering

• Contextual Topics in Civil Engineering

• Technical writing and project preparation