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Structural and Fire Safety Engineering

The University of Edinburgh Rank #720
Tuition GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MEng
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2030-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Structural and Fire Safety Engineering at The University of Edinburgh is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Structural and Fire Safety Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Structural and Fire Safety Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Fire Science and Fire Dynamics
  2. Structural Design for Fire
  3. Finite Element Analysis for Solids
  4. Fire Safety, Engineering and Society 5
  5. Thin-Walled Members and Stability
  6. Fire Science Laboratory
  7. Fire Safety Engineering Analysis and Design
  8. The Finite Element Method
  9. Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission requirements:
  • A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in civil engineering or a related subject.
  • We may also consider your application if your background is in another field; please contact us to check before you apply.
English language requirements
All applicants must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of their English language ability:
  • an undergraduate or masters degree, that was taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration
  1. UKVI list of majority English speaking countries
  • IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component
  • TOEFL-iBT: total 92 with at least 20 in each section
  • PTE(A): total 61 with at least 56 in each of the Communicative Skills scores
  • CAE and CPE: total 176 with at least 169 in each paper
  • Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2030-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-18
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months