Infrastructure Engineering and Management MSc - 2026/7

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 7

Final award and programme/pathway title

MSc Infrastructure Engineering and Management

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
PGDip Infrastructure Engineering and Management
PGCert Infrastructure Engineering and Management

Professional recognition

European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)
This Programme is accredited by the European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)

Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). To hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration, candidates must also hold a Bachelor (Hons) degree that has been accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) See www.jbm.org.uk for further information. *It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited Bachelor degree accredited for IEng only or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time PFB61018 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits
Part-time PFB61019 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits
Distance Learning PFB61020 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Engineering (Master)

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Sustainability, Civil & Env Engineering

Programme Leader

IMAM Boulent (Sust & CEE)

Date of production/revision of spec

14/11/2024

Educational aims of the programme

  • The state-of-art of infrastructure engineering and management that is required for the realisation of the complex delivery of new and management and of existing infrastructure
  • A holistic overview of infrastructure as a system of systems, viewed within the social, economic and environmental context, and the drivers for sustainable infrastructure development and change
  • A knowledge of the fundamental multi-disciplinary frameworks that can be adopted for the planning, design, management and operation of interconnected infrastructure systems
  • A specialisation in an infrastructure area of their choice (i.e. bridge, building, geotechnical, water, wind) providing them with detailed background for the analysis and solution of specific problems associated with individual infrastructure components
  • To develop skills that enable active participation in a digital, connected infrastructure engineering discipline and professional practice
  • To develop individual, interpersonal and professional skills, relevant to the professional field of infrastructure engineering and management.
  • To develop competencies to engage effectively with people from different backgrounds in ways that respect the interests of cultural groups and individual rights
  • To create the conditions in which students become resourceful and resilient

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
A knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects associated with the planning, design and management of complex infrastructure systems viewed within the social, economic, environmental and political context K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
A recognition of the different types of funding available for infrastructure development and the key determinants for infrastructure investment K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The ability to interpret the interdependent nature of infrastructure as a system of systems K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The ability to appraise the resilience of infrastructure systems within and across different sectors against different types of hazards/risks K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The ability to evaluate the whole life value of infrastructure assets, both on a capital and operational basis K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The ability to assess the environmental impacts of infrastructure projects K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The ability to apply to apply formal asset management techniques for maximising life and benefit from infrastructure assets in the long-term K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development related to infrastructure as a whole K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The knowledge and understanding to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete K PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Demonstrate specialised knowledge on a specific infrastructure sector in terms of planning, analysis, design and/or management of individual infrastructure components PGDip, MSc
Appreciate the role of individual infrastructure components within the context of wider interconnected infrastructural systems K PGDip, MSc
A critical awareness of new developments in the field of infrastructure engineering and management K MSc
The ability to analyse and solve problems familiar or otherwise which have uncertain or incomplete data C PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The ability of effective and efficient decision making in an environment of conflicting interests C PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The ability to think strategically C PGCert, PGDip, MSc
The ability to synthesise and critically evaluate the work of others C MSc
The ability to apply fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies C MSc
The ability to carry out an independent research investigation C MSc
Ability to examine and propose different solutions to a range of scenarios P PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Ability to use concepts and theories to make engineering judgments in the absence of complete data P PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Ability to use computer software to assist towards infrastructure assessment and analysis P PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Ability to produce a research report P PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Ability to carry out technical oral presentations P MSc
Communicate concepts, analysis and data in a clear and effective manner T PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Collect and analyse research data T MSc
Time and resource management planning T PGCert, PGDip, MSc

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)

Part-time

This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over three to five years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)

Distance Learning

This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time/distance-learning over three to five years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 7

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENGM031 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGE DESIGN Optional 15 1
ENGM032 STEEL AND COMPOSITE BRIDGE DESIGN Optional 15 2
ENGM033 DURABILITY OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES Compulsory 15 1
ENGM035 WATER TREATMENT Optional 15 1
ENGM041 CONCRETE BUILDING DESIGN Optional 15 2
ENGM042 STEEL BUILDING DESIGN Optional 15 1
ENGM044 DISSERTATION PROJECT Compulsory 60 Year-long
ENGM053 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS & FINITE ELEMENTS Optional 15 1
ENGM057 WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND HYDRAULIC MODELLING Optional 15 2
ENGM264 INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS, INTERDEPENDENCIES AND RESILIENCE Compulsory 15 1
ENGM265 SUSTAINABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE Compulsory 15 2
ENGM266 INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1
ENGM269 ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS Optional 15 1
ENGM270 ENERGY GEOTECHNICS Optional 15 1
ENGM272 DEEP FOUNDATIONS AND EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES Optional 15 2
ENGM281 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING Compulsory 15 2
ENGM285 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING Compulsory 15 2
ENGM289 GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN WATER AND HEALTH Optional 15 1
ENGM303 NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Optional 15 2
ENGM304 WASTEWATER TREATMENT Optional 15 1
ENGM263 INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING Optional 15 1
ENGM054 EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING Optional 15 2
ENGM048 SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERACTION Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 7

Students need to take the following modules:
ENGM264 Infrastructure Interdependencies and Resilience
ENGM265 Sustainability and Infrastructure
ENGM266 Infrastructure Asset Management
ENGM281 Building Information Modelling
ENGM285 Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing
ENGM033 Durability of Bridges & Structures
ENGM044 Dissertation Project

Plus, one from following group:
ENGM057 Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling
ENGM289 Global Challenges in Water and Health
ENGM303 Nature Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering

Plus, one from the following group:
ENGM042 Steel Building Design
ENGM053 Structural Mechanics & Finite Elements
ENGM041 Concrete Building Design
ENGM031 Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design
ENGM032 Steel & Composite Bridge Design
ENGM035 Water Treatment
ENGM304 Wastewater Treatment
ENGM057 Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling
ENGM289 Global Challenges in Water and Health
ENGM303 Nature Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering
ENGM269 Advanced Soil Mechanics
ENGM270 Energy Geotechnics
ENGM272 Deep Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures
ENGM263 Infrastructure Financing (*)
ENGM048 Soil-structure Interaction (*)
ENGM054 Earthquake Engineering (*)
(*) The modules ENGM263, ENGM048 and ENGM054 are offered only in the academic year 2024-25 and not beyond.

Unstructured (3-5 years) - FHEQ Level 7

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENGM031 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGE DESIGN Optional 15 1
ENGM032 STEEL AND COMPOSITE BRIDGE DESIGN Optional 15 2
ENGM033 DURABILITY OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES Compulsory 15 1
ENGM035 WATER TREATMENT Optional 15 1
ENGM041 CONCRETE BUILDING DESIGN Optional 15 2
ENGM042 STEEL BUILDING DESIGN Optional 15 1
ENGM044 DISSERTATION PROJECT Compulsory 60 Year-long
ENGM053 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS & FINITE ELEMENTS Optional 15 1
ENGM057 WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND HYDRAULIC MODELLING Optional 15 2
ENGM264 INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS, INTERDEPENDENCIES AND RESILIENCE Compulsory 15 1
ENGM265 SUSTAINABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE Compulsory 15 2
ENGM266 INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1
ENGM269 ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS Optional 15 1
ENGM270 ENERGY GEOTECHNICS Optional 15 1
ENGM272 DEEP FOUNDATIONS AND EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES Optional 15 2
ENGM281 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING Compulsory 15 2
ENGM285 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING Compulsory 15 2
ENGM289 GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN WATER AND HEALTH Optional 15 1
ENGM303 NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Optional 15 2
ENGM304 WASTEWATER TREATMENT Optional 15 1
ENGM263 INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING Optional 15 1
ENGM054 EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING Optional 15 2
ENGM048 SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERACTION Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Unstructured (3-5 years) - FHEQ Level 7

Students need to take the following modules:
ENGM264 Infrastructure Interdependencies and Resilience
ENGM265 Sustainability and Infrastructure
ENGM266 Infrastructure Asset Management
ENGM281 Building Information Modelling
ENGM285 Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing
ENGM033 Durability of Bridges & Structures
ENGM044 Dissertation Project

Plus, one from following group:
ENGM057 Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling
ENGM289 Global Challenges in Water and Health
ENGM303 Nature Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering

Plus, one from the following group:
ENGM042 Steel Building Design
ENGM053 Structural Mechanics & Finite Elements
ENGM041 Concrete Building Design
ENGM031 Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design
ENGM032 Steel & Composite Bridge Design
ENGM035 Water Treatment
ENGM304 Wastewater Treatment
ENGM057 Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling
ENGM289 Global Challenges in Water and Health
ENGM303 Nature Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering
ENGM269 Advanced Soil Mechanics
ENGM270 Energy Geotechnics
ENGM272 Deep Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures
ENGM263 Infrastructure Financing (*)
ENGM048 Soil-structure Interaction (*)
ENGM054 Earthquake Engineering (*)
(*) The modules ENGM263, ENGM048 and ENGM054 are offered only in the academic year 2024-25 and not beyond.

Unstructured (3-5 years) DL - FHEQ Level 7

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENGM031 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGE DESIGN Optional 15 1
ENGM033 DURABILITY OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES Compulsory 15 1
ENGM035 WATER TREATMENT Optional 15 1
ENGM042 STEEL BUILDING DESIGN Optional 15 1
ENGM053 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS & FINITE ELEMENTS Optional 15 1
ENGM264 INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS, INTERDEPENDENCIES AND RESILIENCE Compulsory 15 1
ENGM269 ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS Optional 15 1
ENGM270 ENERGY GEOTECHNICS Optional 15 1
ENGM032 STEEL AND COMPOSITE BRIDGE DESIGN Optional 15 2
ENGM041 CONCRETE BUILDING DESIGN Optional 15 2
ENGM057 WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND HYDRAULIC MODELLING Optional 15 2
ENGM265 SUSTAINABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE Compulsory 15 2
ENGM266 INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1
ENGM272 DEEP FOUNDATIONS AND EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES Optional 15 2
ENGM281 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING Compulsory 15 2
ENGM044 DISSERTATION PROJECT Compulsory 60 Year-long
ENGM289 GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN WATER AND HEALTH Optional 15 1
ENGM285 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING Compulsory 15 2
ENGM303 NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Optional 15 2
ENGM304 WASTEWATER TREATMENT Optional 15 1
ENGM263 INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING Optional 15 1
ENGM054 EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING Optional 15 2
ENGM048 SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERACTION Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Unstructured (3-5 years) DL - FHEQ Level 7

Students need to take the following modules:
ENGM264 Infrastructure Interdependencies and Resilience
ENGM265 Sustainability and Infrastructure
ENGM266 Infrastructure Asset Management
ENGM281 Building Information Modelling
ENGM285 Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing
ENGM033 Durability of Bridges & Structures
ENGM044 Dissertation Project

Plus, one from following group:
ENGM057 Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling
ENGM289 Global Challenges in Water and Health
ENGM303 Nature Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering

Plus, one from the following group:
ENGM042 Steel Building Design
ENGM053 Structural Mechanics & Finite Elements
ENGM041 Concrete Building Design
ENGM031 Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design
ENGM032 Steel & Composite Bridge Design
ENGM035 Water Treatment
ENGM304 Wastewater Treatment
ENGM057 Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling
ENGM289 Global Challenges in Water and Health
ENGM303 Nature Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering
ENGM269 Advanced Soil Mechanics
ENGM270 Energy Geotechnics
ENGM272 Deep Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures
ENGM263 Infrastructure Financing (*)
ENGM048 Soil-structure Interaction (*)
ENGM054 Earthquake Engineering (*)
(*) The modules ENGM263, ENGM048 and ENGM054 are offered only in the academic year 2024-25 and not beyond.

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics Y
Professional Training Year (PTY) N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) N
Dual degree N

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2026/7 academic year.