Infrastructure Engineering and Management MSc

University of Surrey

Why choose this course

Designing new and managing existing infrastructure networks requires a system-of-systems approach that captures their interconnected nature. Understanding the resilience of the built environment against climate change and other external hazards – and how long-term sustainability-driven decision making can assist towards our transition to a net-zero carbon economy – is fundamental towards the safe and efficient functioning of society.

Our unique and accredited MSc provides you with specialist knowledge that can allow you to target niche positions in industry in the areas of infrastructure planning, delivery, operation and asset management. You’ll be taught by academics with a track record in infrastructure issues, together with professionals from industry.

We’ll also give you the opportunity to attend keynote talks from distinguished speakers and participate in an organisation visit related to the topics you’re studying.

What you will study

Our MSc explores the planning, design, analysis and management frameworks of infrastructure systems.?

This course is designed to:

• Develop your technical knowledge of infrastructure engineering within a social, economic, environmental and political context
• Enhance your understanding of the factors that affect and drive infrastructure planning and funding
• Equip you to assess the interdependent nature of infrastructure across different sectors.

As a student on this programme, you’ll acquire a sound understanding of the entire life cycle of infrastructure assets, the environmental impact of infrastructure projects, infrastructure finance models, Building Information Modelling (BIM), sustainable decision-making and formal asset-management techniques.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.