Curriculum
Master's degree in Structural and Construction Engineering
Barcelona School of Civil Engineering (ETSECCPB)
- Duration and start date
- 1,5 academic years, 90 ECTS credits. Starting September and February
- Timetable and delivery
- Mornings and afternoons. Face-to-face
- Fees and grants
- Approximate fees for the master’s degree, excluding other costs (does not include non-teaching academic fees and issuing of the degree certificate):
€2,490 (€9,496 for non-EU residents).
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Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.
- Location
- Official degree
- Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register
- General requirements
- Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees
- Specific requirements
For guaranteed access to this master’s degree, applicants must have prior academic training in basic sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Drawing) and in subjects directly related to civil engineering, structural engineering and the construction of public works or buildings. These subject areas include, to a greater or lesser extent: Mechanics, Materials Resistance, Structural Calculation, Reinforced Concrete, Metal Structures, Construction Materials, Construction Procedures and Machinery.
- Admission criteria
- Accredited academic degree or course of study in the field of Structural and Construction Engineering: university and date of completion
- Other studies or courses followed
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic and/or professional experience
- Personal interview, where applicable
- Places
- 45
- Pre-enrolment
- Pre-enrolment period open.
Expected deadline: 01/07/2025.
How to pre-enrol - Enrolment
- How to enrol
- Legalisation of foreign documents
- All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.
| Subjects | ECTS credits | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First semester | |||
| Advanced Construction Techniques Advanced Construction Techniques | 5 | Optional | |
| Advanced Design of Concrete Structures Advanced Design of Concrete Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Analysis and Design of Steel Structures Analysis and Design of Steel Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Composite Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Construction Economics and Finance Construction Economics and Finance | 5 | Optional | |
| Construction Methods and Project Management Construction Methods and Project Management | 5 | Compulsory | |
| Continuum Mechanics | 5 | Optional | |
| Foundation Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Fundamentals of Structural Design Fundamentals of Structural Design | 6 | Compulsory | |
| Inspection, Analysis and Restoration of Historical Constructions Inspection, Analysis and Restoration of Historical Constructions | 5 | Optional | |
| Management Skills | 5 | Optional | |
| Mixed and Composite Structures Mixed and Composite Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations | 5 | Optional | |
| Structural Analysis | 7.5 | Optional | |
| Structural Dynamics | 5 | Optional | |
| Structural Management | 5 | Optional | |
| Use of Construction Waste | 5 | Optional | |
| Workshops and Research Seminars Workshops and Research Seminars | 5.5 | Compulsory | |
| Second semester | |||
| Advanced Course on Bridges | 5 | Optional | |
| Advanced Materials in Construction Advanced Materials in Construction | 5 | Optional | |
| Advanced Structural Analysis | 5 | Optional | |
| Bridges | 5 | Optional | |
| Building Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Construction Seminars with BIM Construction Seminars with BIM | 2.5 | Optional | |
| Durability of Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Environmental Management | 5 | Optional | |
| Experimental Characterisation Techniques for Structures and Structural Materials Experimental Characterisation Techniques for Structures and Structural Materials | 5 | Optional | |
| Functional Analysis in Continuum Mechanics Functional Analysis in Continuum Mechanics | 5 | Optional | |
| Health and Safety in Construction Health and Safety in Construction | 5 | Optional | |
| Nanotechnology in Construction Nanotechnology in Construction | 5 | Optional | |
| Non-Linear Analysis and Behaviour of Concrete Structures Non-Linear Analysis and Behaviour of Concrete Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Non-Linear Analysis of Steel Structures Non-Linear Analysis of Steel Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Numerical Models in Civil and Structural Engineering Numerical Models in Civil and Structural Engineering | 5 | Optional | |
| Performance-Based Seismic Design and Assessment of Structures Performance-Based Seismic Design and Assessment of Structures | 5 | Optional | |
| Quality Management | 5 | Optional | |
| Safety Management in Construction Safety Management in Construction | 5 | Optional | |
| Structural Analysis Seminars | 2.5 | Optional | |
| Structural Engineering | 6 | Compulsory | |
| Structural Optimisation | 5 | Optional | |
| Structural Technology Seminars Structural Technology Seminars | 2.5 | Optional | |
| Third semester | |||
| Master's Thesis | 30 | Project | |
Professional opportunities
- Professional opportunities
Graduates of this naster’s degree course have various professional options within the framework of structural analysis, the design and technology of structures and construction engineering, mainly in the sphere of civil and buildings engineering.
They will also be able to work in project and process development engineering; project and works management companies; direction of works; construction companies; companies involved in the management and exploitation of infrastructures; government agencies and public companies with activities related to the planning, design, execution and exploitation of civil and building works; technological research centres; and universities.- Competencies
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Generic competencies
Generic competencies are the skills that graduates acquire regardless of the specific course or field of study. The generic competencies established by the UPC are capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability and social commitment, knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English), teamwork and proper use of information resources.
Specific skills
On completing this master's degree, students will be able to:- Conceive and design structures for buildings and public works that are durable, functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Calculate and construct the structures outlined above, using classical materials (reinforced and prestressed concrete, structural steel, masonry, wood) and new materials (compounds, fibreglass, carbon fibre, stainless steel, aluminium, glass).
- Evaluate, repair or reinforce and maintain existing structures, including those that are historical and form part of the artistic heritage.
- Manage and carry out designs and works effectively, paying particular attention to technological and innovative aspects and to sustainability.
- Function as project managers, construction managers and work superintendents.
- Apply scientific methodology.
- Use their critical capacities.
- Create and innovate.
- Be rigorous in their approach in a way that is balanced with the socioeconomic reality of the field of construction.
- Produce mathematical models of engineering problems.
- Master's degree in Structural and Construction Engineering + Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Further information
- UPC school
- Barcelona School of Civil Engineering (ETSECCPB)
- Academic coordinator
- José Turmo Coderque
- Academic calendar
- General academic calendar for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees courses
- Academic regulations
- Academic regulations for master's degree courses at the UPC