Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics Certificate, Diploma, MSc (Eng)
Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield
Summary Information
Students on this course learn how to deal with structural dynamics problems in areas of earthquake engineering, civil vibration engineering and blast and impact; teaching is based on the expertise of the Vibration Engineering Research Section, known internationally for its applied approach to civil engineering dynamics.
Entry requirements
2nd Class Honours degree or Master's degree in civil engineering or other appropriate engineering, mathematics or science subject; applicants with appropriate professional qualifications and experience are considered; standard English requirement: TOEFL score of 575 (232 computer-based test); IELTS grade 6.5 (with no marks less than 5.5), or equivalent.
Course modules
Core modules: dissertation planning and paper presentation; linear systems and structural analysis; structural design; computational structural analysis; vibration engineering; introduction to earthquake engineering; advanced concrete design; design of earthquake resistant structures; experimental dynamics; blast and impact effects on structures; design project; dissertation (MSc only).
Qualifications
| Qualification | Study Mode | Fees | Duration | ||
| Certificate | full-time | - | 6 months | ||
| Certificate | part-time | - | 12 months | ||
| Diploma | full-time | - | 9 months | ||
| Diploma | part-time | - | 18 months | ||
| MSc (Eng) | full-time |
|
1 years | ||
| MSc (Eng) | part-time | - | 2 years |
