Structural Engineering

Have you ever wondered who makes tall buildings touching heights of the sky? The credit for this goes to Structural Engineers. Structural Engineering is a type of Civil Engineering which deals with building and repairing of massive buildings like skyscrapers. In this blog, we will cover the basics of this Engineering and its related attributes including top courses, universities and career options. Lets glace through the blog to know more!

What is Structural Engineering?

It is a benchmark program and specialization of the Civil Engineering. The study concentrates on the skeleton and design of structures. It further ensures safety by creating those structures which can resist the pressures, stresses due to harsh climate condition of the environment. This Engineering is all about repairing, analyzing, designing, planning, designing and surveying of buildings. The construction of massive structures like underground tunnels, flyover bridges,  buildings and escalators are a part of this Engineering only. In crux, it is responsible for the stability and security of buildings and skyscrapers throughout their use. Some of the major subjects covered in this course are listed  below: 

Structural Optimisation	Repair and Rehabilitation of Structure
Composite Material & Structures	Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering
Industrial Management	Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity
Advanced Structural Analysis	Advanced Structural Design
Soil-Structure Interaction	Advanced Foundation Engineering
Bridge Engineering	Pre-stressed Concrete Structures
Theory of elasticity and plasticity	Advanced Engineering Mathematics

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Structural Engineering Courses 

A wide range of Structural engineering courses is offered by top universities in the world at different educational levels. Enumerated below are some of the popular programmes: 

Diploma / Certificate	Graduate	Post Graduate
Dip in Engineering (Environmental / Structural and Geotechnical / Transport)	Structural Engineering BEng (Hons)	Civil and S Engineering MEng (Hons)
Diploma Pathway in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering	S. Engineering with Architecture (with a Year in Industry) Eng (Hons)	Advanced Structural Engineering MSc
Graduate Diploma in  Structural Engineering	B.A. Honors (NFQ Level 8), M.A.I. (NFQ Level 9) in Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering	Master in Science in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering	Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) with a Major in Architectural	Master of Science (MSc) in S Engineering and Building Technology
	BSc in Structural Engineering with Architecture	Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural)
	Civil and S Engineering (4 years) MEng (Hons)	ME in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
		Sustainable Civil and S Engineering MSc (Eng)

Eligibility Criteria

Now if you are aspiring to achieve a degree in this field, you require to fulfil the eligibility criteria set by your chosen university. These requirements vary as per the level of programs, such as bachelor’s, master’s level or diploma courses. Following are some of the essential prerequisites you need to keep in mind while applying for Structural engineering courses:

• For admission in bachelor’s programs, you must have completed 10+2 from a recognized institution with MPC subjects with the minimum aggregate specified by the institution.
• While opting for a master’s degree course, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Work experience of 1-2 years is also demanded by some institutions, however, this is not an essential requirement.
• To attain overseas education in this field, applicants need to prove their fluency in the English language by qualifying exams like IELTS, TOEFL, etc. Along with this, SOP (Statement of Purpose) and LORs (Letters of  Recommendation) will be required as well.

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Global Universities 

Scores of prestigious universities across the world are offering courses in Structural Engineering and studying with those universities is going to add value to your career profile. We have compiled a list of such universities below, along with their latest QS Ranking 2023: 

• Heriot-Watt University, at 281.
• University of Glasgow, at 81.
• Southern Methodist University – Lyle School of Engineering, at 801 – 1000.
• James Cook University, at 461
• Queen’s University Belfast,at 233
• Trinity College Dublin, 98
• George Mason University, at 1001-1200
• Swinburne University of Technology
• University College Dublin, at 181
• University of Liverpool, a 190

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Average Fee

The average fee of studying a course in this field in India is INR 3 to 4 lakh. But abroad, in countries such as UK, the starting fee is INR 14 lakh.

Career Scope 

Structural Engineers are highly paid graduates with lucrative career opportunities to explore the world of possibilities. They easily get hired in a broad spectrum of construction disciplines and industries. Some potential  job opportunities include the following:

• Quality Analysts
• Structural Consultant
• Bridge Engineer
• Offshore Construction Engineer
• Offshore Design Engineer
• Construction Engineer

Top Skills for Structural Engineering Graduates

Some of the top skills that are required to be present in a structural engineering graduate are listed below.

1. Technical Skills
2. Reasoning, Analytical, And Problem-Solving Skills
3. Interpersonal skills
4. Architectural Design
5. Urban and Regional Planning

Average Pay Scale for Structural Engineering Graduates

The pay scale differs from country to country. Depending on the same, we share the below information with students.

In India: INR 5 lakh, starting salary.

In Abroad: $85813 (INR 70 lakh)

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Hopefully, this blog helped you to acquire all the necessary information regarding Structural Engineering. If you also want to pursue this degree and are confused about how to proceed with the next step then get in touch with experts at Leverage Edu who will help you find and reach your dream college! Call us immediately at 1800 57 2000 for a free 30-minute counselling session.