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Study Details: 1 year
This MSc equips graduates of engineering or science degrees with the knowledge and skills needed to work within the coastal engineering industry. You'll study core topics in coastal and port engineering, be introduced to numerical modelling techniques, obtain hands-on experience of using state-of-the-art software tools and carry out physical modelling of coastal structures within the COAST laboratory.
Minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in engineering or physical science subject e.g. geography, environmental science or physics.
Students with advanced standing who can evidence an academic ability to similar levels may also be considered.
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For Civil Engineering graduates this programme will help you work as a specialist coastal engineer. For other applicants the course provides you with the skills and knowledge to work alongside engineers within the sector. Previous graduates work as scientists, researchers or engineers at graduate destinations such as Arup, Mott MacDonald, the Environment Agency, Symprove, HR Wallingford, Mining Searches UK, Canterbury Council and JBA Consulting.
Core module:
Port and Harbour Engineering
Advanced Coastal Engineering Modelling
Coastal and Offshore Engineering
Research Skills and Methods
MSc Dissertation
Sustainable Engineering Scheme Design
Optional modules:
Remote Sensing and GIS
Climate Change: Science and Policy
Mechanics of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems
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