Civil Engineering (part time)

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Overview

The MSc Civil Engineering programme incorporates all of the contemporary key elements of engineering design in the built environment.

During the programme, you will develop a high level of knowledge and skills in the fields of structural engineering, construction management, geotechnical engineering and innovative construction materials.

The MSc Civil Engineering programme embraces research-led teaching, where the students are actively engaged by accomplishing technical tasks, either in the form of group work or individual projects. .

Comprising two semesters of taught modules, this programme also includes undertaking a research dissertation during the third semester.

The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.

Why Study Civil Engineering at XJTLU?

Graduate from a programme accredited by one of the world's most powerful professional bodies, the UK Joint Board of Moderators
Learn in an international environment with highly engaged staff who are experienced in both academia and industry
Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

Accreditation

MSc (Technical)

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.

See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Start date 1 September 2020
Department Civil Engineering
Attendance Part time
Duration 3 years
Prospectus Download file (This link opens in a new window)
Location Suzhou

Knowledge and skills

By the time you graduate from the MSc Civil Engineering programme, you will have:

independent critical thinking skills, which are key for the development of professional engineering insight
a solid understanding of the theoretical aspects of the recent advances in civil engineering fields
the ability to work in complex professional environments and find innovative solutions for technical problems.

The MSc in Civil Eng. is structured in such a way to offer the professional expertise needed in the competitive industrial environment as well as the contemporary scientific knowledge based on the research interests of our Academics.

Guobin Gong

Programme director

Modules

Our graduates gain highly theoretical and professional specialised knowledge and are able to solve technical problems of great complexity. Within the context of the programme’s modules, the students learn to assess and evaluate technical problems and implement simple yet efficient techniques, adopting a professional approach.

Compulsory modules
Additional learning activities

The completion of additional learning activities is required to complete your masters degree. Normally, required ALA hours will be distributed evenly across each semester, amounting to 200 hours per semester. Part-time programmes will normally require 100 to 150 hours per semester.

Careers

Graduates from this programme are well prepared for roles such as consultant or site manager in the construction industry, as well as similar positions in government, and in water management and infrastructure facilities. Graduates can also find employment as structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, hydraulic and hydrologic engineers, quantity surveyors and quality managers.