MSc in Earthquake Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience
This MSc programme gives you the opportunity to study in the UK's pre-eminent earthquake engineering laboratory, to visit an earthquake site and to be taught by world-class researchers and industry experts.
You will be taught by many more world-class members of the Earthquake and Geotechnical Engineering research group.
Our experts
Over the duration of the programme you'll be taught by academics in the field of earthquake engineering, such as:
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Dr Nicholas Alexander
Programme Director and Reader in Structural Dynamics
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Prof Anastasios Sextos
Professor of Earthquake Engineering
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Prof Erdin Ibraim
Professor of Experimental Geomechanics
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Prof George Mylonakis
Chair of Goetechnics and Soil-Structure Interaction
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Dr Raffaele De Risi
Lecturer in Civil Engineering
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Dr Liz Holcombe
Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
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Dr Flavia De Luca
Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
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Prof Adam Crewe
Professor in Earthquake Engineering
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Dr Dimitris Karimitros
Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
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Dr Jitendra Argawal
Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering
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Dr Andrea Diambra
Associate Professor of Geotechnical Engineering
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Dr John May
Associate Professor in Safety Systems
Our students
The life-changing experiences and the profound and distinguished knowledge I gained throughout this MSc, prepared me for work as a qualified Civil Engineer and allowed me to expand my horizons both academically and personally.
The year I spent in Bristol has given me one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had. What I learnt from this research-oriented MSc programme is further supporting my PhD pursuit.
Facilities
As a student of this programme you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities.
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Earthquake laboratory
A unique multi-million pound earthquake engineering laboratory equipped with a 3mx3m shaking-table earthquake simulator. This is the only one within the UK and is one of the best in Europe.
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Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) facility
A new £12 million world-leading Earthquake Engineering Laboratory, the new National Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction Facility, opened in Jan 2022. This is part of £138 million capital investment in civil infrastructure.
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New Engineering wing
A recent £22 million plus investment to support teaching and learning means the Faculty of Engineering is well equipped for the 21st Century.
The programme director is Dr Nicholas Alexander from the Department of Civil Engineering.
Further information
Five-day field trip
You'll have the opportunity to spend five days visiting an earthquake affected area in South-East Europe. The field mission involves damage inspection and seismic pathology of structures. This trip is free, as part of the programme cost.
Below is footage from the 2019 field trip to Naples and the island of Ischia.
Shaking table in action
Watch our MSc Earthquake Engineering Students predict the outcome of an Earthquake simulation on model buildings made by undergraduate students.
Towards becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Our MSc Programme is accredited by the UK Joint Board of Moderators which means that the professional qualifications acquired through the MSc are recognised by the Institute of Civil Engineering and the Institute of Structural Engineers in the UK as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Videos - Safer Schools in Nepal
Project run by members of the Earthquake and Geotechnical Engineering Research Group
The group's work also features in this episode of RAZOR.