MSc Structural Engineering

This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact.  Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.

Students carry out an individual project of about four month's duration in an area related to the preceding taught programme Units.

The aim of this module is to carry out a substantial piece of research work in a specific technological area and report on this work in the form of a Dissertation.

Students carry out an individual project of about four month's duration in an area related to the preceding taught programme Units.

Students will be able to clearly express the aim and objectives of their project and will be able to demonstrate their understanding of a particular area of knowledge related to the Dissertation project and of the range of methods and techniques used in the project.

Evaluate and competently apply a range of techniques and methods needed to achieve the aim and objectives of a project.
Present evidence of some level of originality and use of initiative.
To critically assess published literature and evaluate the results of a research programme and critically assess the results of the Dissertation project in relation to current knowledge.

Prepare and deliver a satisfactory oral presentation, supported with visual aids, of research work carried out, and give adequate verbal answers to questions.
Produce a research document of adequate volume and quality in a limited timescale.
-adequately present technical information in written form including proof reading, appropriate structure. graphs (if appropriate) and consistent and accurate references.
Gain a deeper knowledge of a specific technological subject area through guidance and self-study.

Written feedback provided as part of research methods module. Verbal feedback provided at regular project supervisor/student meetings.