Structural Engineering (distance learning)
(Master of Science)
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Part-time study is optional.
German HZB: none
International application: German C1
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Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.
Short Description
The part-time distance learning programme is aimed at civil engineers with a bachelor鈥檚 degree who wish to adapt their academic training to the demands of their profession and obtain a master鈥檚 degree whilst continuing to work. The course content is based on the modules of the on-campus degree programme 鈥淪tructural Engineering鈥� specialisation within the on-campus 鈥淐ivil Engineering鈥� programme. The modules are adapted for a part-time distance learning programme and are supervised accordingly. The scope of the programme offering is tailored to the specific requirements of a part-time programme.
Civil engineers and those interested in furthering their education in specific areas or gaining an insight into the Master鈥檚 programme have the option of taking individual modules as part of the single-module programme. Some of these individual modules may be credited towards the Master鈥檚 degree.
Course Content
- Foundation structures
- Prestressed concrete structures
- Structural safety in steel construction
- Structural fire protection
- Finite element applications in statics and dynamics
- Solid mechanics
The programme comprises 120 credit points. It consists of compulsory and optional modules totalling 78 credit points, an (interdisciplinary) project worth 12 credit points, and the Master鈥檚 thesis worth 30 credit points. Due to students鈥� employment alongside their studies, the standard duration of study is set at 8 semesters.
Multimedia learning and communication methods are used for both teaching and student support. These include digital lectures, consultation hours and self-study modules, as well as exercises and assignments that can be completed at the student鈥檚 own pace. Students work through the course material at home alongside their professional commitments; travel to Hanover is only required for examinations.
- Creativity and imagination
- A keen sense of responsibility
- Assertiveness and eagerness to take decisions
- Enjoyment of mathematical and scientific issues
- English language skills (recommended)
- Building and engineering companies
- Housing and energy industry
- Steel producers and heavy industry
- Municipal building authorities, agencies and administrative bodies
- Aviation and aerospace industry
- Research institutions and universities
Admission Requirements
An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as
For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:
Application Deadlines
First-year students from Germany and the EU
- 1 June 鈥� 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- 1 December 鈥� 15 January of the year for the summer semester
First-year students from non-EU countries (VPD from uni-assist is required)
- 15 April 鈥� 31 May of the year for the winter semester
- 15 October 鈥� 30 November of the previous year for the summer semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from Germany and the EU (application in a higher semester)
- 1 June 鈥� 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- 1 December 鈥� 15 January of the year for the summer semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from non-EU countries (application in a higher semester), (VPD from uni-assist is required)
- 15 April 鈥� 31 May of the year for the winter semester
- 15 October 鈥� 30 November of the previous year for the summer semester
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30167 Hannover
