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Sustainable Constructions Under Natural Hazards and Catastrophic Events

Lulea University of Technology
Degree MSc
Duration 18 months
Deadline 2016-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location ['Lulea'], Sweden
Language English

Program Overview

The Sustainable Constructions Under Natural Hazards and Catastrophic Events at Lule\xc3\xa5 University of Technology is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 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 humanities. 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 Sustainable Constructions Under Natural Hazards and Catastrophic Events programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Sweden and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Luleå, Sweden

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sustainable Constructions Under Natural Hazards and Catastrophic Events programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Degree project in Sustainable Constructions under Natural Hazards and Catastrophic Events
  2. Conceptual design of bridges
  3. Design for seismic and climate changes
  4. Local culture and language
  5. Advanced design of steel end composite structures
  6. Advanced design of concrete structures
  7. Design for Fire and Robusstness
  8. Business economics and entrepreneurship
  9. Design of sustainable constructions
  10. Rehabilitation and maintenance of structures
  11. Design for Renewable Energy Systems
  12. Advanced design of concrete structures
  13. Design of Aluminium and Stainless Steel Structures
  14. Advanced design of glass structures
  15. Advanced design of timber structures

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

Specific entry

Bachelors degree of minimum 180 ECTS with at least 60 ECTS in the area of civil engineering or architecture and 22,5 ECTS in Mathematics at university level is required. Besides the degree, students must have additional documented courses in the area of Structural Mechanics, Building materials, Concrete Structures, Structural design, Steel Structures, Timber Structures with a minimum 30 ECTS. Documented skills in English language.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

2016-01-18

About Lulea University of Technology

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Lulea University of Technology

['Lulea'], Sweden

Lulea University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2016-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-28
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months