Program Overview
The Structural and Fire Safety Engineering at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Structural and Fire Safety Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fire Science and Fire Dynamics
- State-of-the-Art Review in Fire Safety Engineering
- Finite Element Analysis for Solids (MSc)
- Structural Design for Fire (MSc)
- Fire Safety Engineering and Society
- Pre-Dissertation Project in Fire Safety Engineering
- Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
- Fire Science Laboratory (MSc)
- Fire Safety Engineering Analysis and Design (MSc)
- Thin-Walled Members and Stability
- The Finite Element Method
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in civil engineering or a related subject. Applicants with backgrounds in other fields may be accepted.
- You must submit a reference with your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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
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- Start Date 2017-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 12 months