Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Engineering - Civil and StructuralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Study Level

Masters

Master of Science (MS) students specialize in Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Materials, or Transportation Engineering. A student generally must take 15 credit hours (five courses) within his/her specialization. With Thesis Minimum of 30 total credits including thesis research Minimum of 22 credits of formal courses (which may include up to 3 credits of C E 590 ? Special Topics, but excluding C E 599/C E 699) Minimum of 6 credits of thesis research (C E 699 ? Research) Minimum of 6 credits of courses outside of the area of specialization (must be approved by the Program of Study (POS) Committee) Minimum of 20 credits of 500-level courses or above, including thesis research in the area of specialization Maximum of one 3-credit course at 400-level within the department Non-Thesis (Creative Component) Minimum of 30 total credits including creative component Minimum of 27 credits of formal courses (which may include up to 3 credits of C E 590 â€“ Special Topics, but excluding C E 599/C E 699) Minimum of 2 credits for creative component (C E 599 â€“ Creative Component) Minimum of 6 credits of courses outside of the area of specialization (must be approved by the Program of Study (POS) Committee) Minimum of 20 credits of 500-level courses or above, including creative component in the area of specialization Maximum of one 3-credit course at 400 level within the department

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Study Level

Masters

Admission requirements

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Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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