Master of Science in Structural Design & Construction Management - Kingston University (UK)

About this course

The MSc in Structural Design and Construction Management, awarded by Kingston University London, is designed for graduates in civil and structural engineering with developing careers in the construction industry who desire to move into senior management positions in structural design practice or management of construction projects. It is a unique course both in terms of its part-time delivery — designed for students in full employment — and its combination of subjects that broaden employment prospects across consulting engineering practices and construction contracting organisations. The programme provides a strategic overview of construction management issues alongside deep, broad knowledge of advanced structural engineering. The structural engineering component includes the structural design of standard and innovative structures and substructures using modern materials, state-of-the-art techniques, and the latest codes of practice. The management component covers financial, legal, and contractual problems associated with the construction process, application of management techniques, and contract administration in the supervision of construction projects. A research dissertation enables students to conduct sustained, in-depth, original research related to complex theoretical arguments within a technical field of the construction industry. The course is also ideal for graduate engineers starting their career in construction, as it enhances employability potential from the outset.