MSc Infrastructure Engineering and Management
University of Surrey
Key Information
Campus location
Guildford, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 - 5 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 23,900 / per year *
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* full-time UK students: £10,900 | part-time UK students/DL : £1,200*; overseas students/DL : £2,700*
Introduction
Why Choose This Course
A system-of-systems approach is required for designing new and managing existing infrastructure networks due to their interconnected nature. Understanding the resilience of the built environment against climate change and other external hazards – and how long-term sustainability-driven decision-making can assist towards our transition to a net-zero carbon economy – is fundamental to the safe and efficient functioning of society.
Our unique and accredited MSc provides you with specialist knowledge that can allow you to target niche positions in industry in the areas of infrastructure planning, delivery, operation and asset management. You’ll be taught by academics with a track record in infrastructure issues, together with professionals from the industry.
You will also have the opportunity to attend keynote talks from distinguished speakers and participate in an organization visit related to the topics you’re studying.
What You Will Study
Our MSc explores the planning, design, analysis, and management frameworks of infrastructure systems.
This course is designed to:
- Develop your technical knowledge of infrastructure engineering within a social, economic, environmental, and political context
- Enhance your understanding of the factors that affect and drive infrastructure planning and funding
- Equip you to assess the interdependent nature of infrastructure across different sectors.
You’ll acquire a sound understanding of the entire life cycle of infrastructure assets, the environmental impact of infrastructure projects, infrastructure finance models, Building Information Modelling (BIM), sustainable decision-making, and formal asset-management techniques.
You and squall be able to use the knowledge you gain from this course for the creation of new infrastructure as well as the management of existing systems.
Distance Learning
Surrey is a pioneer in distance learning-based MSc courses in civil and environmental engineering. This flexible option allows you to study for our distinctive, accredited program from anywhere in the world, without the need to relocate or give up your existing job.
As a distance learner, you’ll study eight modules and complete a dissertation in your chosen subject (like full-time and part-time students), but you can take up to five years to complete your master's. You'll be able to access all module materials through our virtual learning environment, SurreyLearn, and arrange to take end-of-module exams remotely.
Professional Recognition
MSc - Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT).
Accredited by CIHT as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for candidates that have already acquired a CEng-accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
MSc - Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).
Accredited by IHE as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for candidates that have already acquired a CEng accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
MSc - Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Accredited by ICE as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for candidates that have already acquired a CEng accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
MSc - Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
Accredited by IStructE as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for candidates that have already acquired a CEng-accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
MSc - European Accreditation of Engineering Programs (EUR-ACE)
This Program is accredited by the European Accreditation of Engineering Programs (EUR-ACE)
MSc - The Permanent Way Institution
Accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for CEng registration: i.e. Bachelor (Honours) degrees accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Graduates from these programs will need to demonstrate 8 additional AHEP Learning Outcomes1 to demonstrate the required underpinning knowledge and understanding for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Admissions
Curriculum
Academic Year Structure
Our MSc consists of eight modules which you will take over two semesters. This also includes a dissertation project that is completed throughout the academic year.
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programs based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 or 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programs follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each program. These are all outlined in the program specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes
Year 1
Full Time /Unstructured(3-5 years)DL
- Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Applied Chemistry and Microbiology
- Durability of Bridges and Structures
- Energy Geotechnics
- Global Challenges in Water and Health
- Infrastructure Financing
- Infrastructure Systems, Interdependencies and RESILIENCE1
- Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design
- Solar Energy Technology
- Steel Building Design
- Structural Mechanics & Finite Elements
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment
- Building Information Modelling
- Concrete Building Design
- Deep Foundations and Earth-Retaining Structures
- Earthquake Engineering
- Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing
- Infrastructure Asset Management
- Nature-Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering
- Soil-Structure Interaction
- Steel and Composite Bridge Design
- Sustainability and Infrastructure
- Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling
- Wind Energy Technology
- Dissertation Project
Optional Modules for Unstructured (3-5 years) DL - FHEQ Level 7
Students must take all 4 compulsory modules from the Infrastructure Engineering and Management group (ENGM263, ENGM264, ENGM265 and ENGM266). Additionally, they must choose one module from the Digital Civil and Environmental Engineering Group and a further three from the other groups listed below. For the main and subsidiary awards there are restrictions on the choice of modules within each module group.
Infrastructure Engineering and Management Group Modules
- ENGM263 Infrastructure Financing
- ENGM264 Infrastructure Interdependencies and Resilience
- ENGM265 Sustainability and Infrastructure
- ENGM266 Infrastructure Asset Management
Structural Engineering Group Modules
- ENGM042 Steel Building Design
- ENGM053 Structural Mechanics & Finite Elements
- ENGM041 Concrete Building Design
- ENGM054 Earthquake Engineering
Bridge Engineering Group Modules
- ENGM031 Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design
- ENGM033 Durability of Bridges & Structures
- ENGM032 Steel & Composite Bridge Design
Geotechnical Engineering Group Modules
- ENGM270 Energy Geotechnics
- ENGM269 Advanced Soil Mechanics
- ENGM272 Deep Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures
- ENGM048 Soil-Structure Interaction
Water & Environmental Engineering Group Modules
- ENGM035 Water Treatment
- ENGM304 Wastewater Treatment
- ENGM055 Applied Chemistry & Microbiology
- ENGM057 Water Resources Management & Hydraulic Modelling
- ENGM285 Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing
- ENGM289 Global Challenges in Water and Health
- ENGM303 Nature-Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering
Digital Civil and Environmental Engineering Group:
- ENGM281 Building Information Modelling
- ENGM285 Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing
Wind & Energy Group Modules
- ENGM245 Solar Energy Technology
- ENGM246 Wind Energy Technology
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Career Opportunities
We offer career information, advice, and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements, and interactive development tools.
This master's course in infrastructure engineering and management opens up a huge range of career opportunities, not only with major consultancies and contractors but across other sectors such as management and business consultancy. The Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023 found that 93 percent of our postgraduate taught civil engineering students going on to employment or further study.
It may help you target jobs that require a more specialized background in infrastructure engineering and management.
Recent MSc graduates have been employed by:
- AECOM
- Arcadis
- ARUP
- Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure
- Ferrovial
- J Murphy and Sons
- Mott MacDonald
- Peter Brett Associates
- WRc Group
- WSP.
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