MSc Structural Engineering with Architecture (with Year in Industry)
A unique interdisciplinary master’s programme blending structural engineering with architectural design and a mandatory industry placement.
Best for:Best for graduates in engineering, architecture, or related disciplines with a passion for sustainable design and hands-on industry experience.
Overview
This master’s programme at Queen’s University Belfast integrates structural engineering principles with architectural aesthetics, sustainability, and construction management. Students explore the design, construction, and rehabilitation of built environments while gaining hands-on industry experience through a year-long placement. The curriculum covers structural analysis, materials science, energy efficiency, and digital tools, preparing graduates for careers at the intersection of engineering and architecture. Ideal for those seeking a multidisciplinary approach to built environment challenges, the programme emphasizes both technical rigor and creative problem-solving. Applicants should demonstrate strong mathematical and scientific foundations, particularly in physics or computing-related fields.
What you'll do
- Study advanced structural engineering principles, including load analysis, material behavior, and structural design.
- Explore architectural design theories and their application to structural systems, focusing on aesthetics and functionality.
- Develop skills in sustainable construction practices, energy efficiency, and digital modeling tools for the built environment.
- Complete a mandatory year-long industry placement to gain practical experience in engineering or architectural firms.
- Collaborate on projects that integrate structural engineering with architectural and environmental considerations.
- Conduct research or design projects addressing real-world challenges in construction and urban development.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (e.g., Physics, Computing, or Construction Management).
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for academic study in Ireland).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in Mathematics (H2 or equivalent) and a Science subject (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, or Computing).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic proficiency in digital design or modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or similar).
- Ability to meet minimum Junior Certificate performance standards (e.g., 6 grade B/Higher Merit in Science).
- Irish Leaving Certificate holders must achieve H2 in Mathematics and H3 in a Science subject (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, or Computing).
- Minimum of 6 grade B/Higher Merit in Junior Certificate, including Science.
- Applicants from UK/EU (Republic of Ireland) may apply after the advisory deadline (13 January 2027) but are subject to availability.
- International/EU (Other) applicants considered until 30 June 2027.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-13
Applications for this master’s programme must be submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full instructions and deadlines are available on the UCAS website. The advisory closing date for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027, though late applications may be considered subject to availability. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
- UCAS application form
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree and Junior Certificate, if applicable)
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- Personal statement or statement of purpose
- Reference letters (typically 2 academic references)
Contact
Queen’s University Belfast Admissions· Admissions Office
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