Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme. Five Years
Study programme description for study year 2022-2023
Credits (ECTS)
300
Studyprogram code
M-KONMAT5
Level
Master's degree (5 years)
Leads to degree
Master i teknologi / sivilingeniør
Full-/Part-time
Full-time
Duration
10 Semesters
Undergraduate
Yes
Language of instruction
Norsk
The master programme provides an expertise and advanced knowledge, skills and general competence in Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Material Technology. Graduated students will have a background in engineering science and basic engineering subjects. The students will be able to apply this knowledge within their area of specialisations. The students will be qualified to participate and manage the development and implementation of new technology, methods and principles. Candidates with a master’s degree in Structural and Mechanical Engineering will be qualified for many attractive jobs in civil engineering structures, production and manufacturing industries, mechanical systems, renewable energy projects and offshore industries. Within the two-year master's programme, students can immerse themselves in mechanical systems, renewable energy, civil engineering structures or offshore structures.
Learning outcomes
For more information, please see the study program description of:
- Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering (three years program)
- Bachelor's program in Civil Engineering (three years program)
- Master's program in Strucutral and Mechanical Engineering (two years program)
Syllabus
For more information, please see the study program description of:
- Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering (three years program)
- Bachelor's program in Civil Engineering (three years program)
- Master's program in Strucutral and Mechanical Engineering (two years program)
Career prospects
The programme qualifies the graduates for a broad range of positions in private industry and public organizations. Since the core of the master programme consists of commonly usable principles and methods, graduate students can qualify for many attractive job positions in the area of mechanical and structural engineering and materials technology in offshore and civil engineering industries, renewable energy projects, production and manufacturing industries and a diverse range of mechanical operations.
There will always be a need of buildings, roads, bridges, materials, machinery, production and manufacturing processes wind/wave and solar energy systems and graduates will therefore be attractive in the industry and in the international job market.
Many will also have interesting job opportunities within research, education, or in public sector devoted to control, regulation and law enforcement of industrial sectors.
For more information, please see the study program description of:
- Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering (three years program)
- Bachelor's program in Civil Engineering (three years program)
- Master's program in Strucutral and Mechanical Engineering (two years program)
A completed master's degree with a minimum average grade B for courses and grade A or B for the Master thesis may qualify for admission to the PhD programme in Offshore Technology at the University of Stavanger. Graduates are eligible to apply for relevant PhD programmes in other universities.
Course assessment
Schemes for quality assurance and evaluation of studies are stipulated in Quality system for education
Study plan and courses
Enrolment year:
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Choose one Bachelor Programme
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Mechanical engineering - Bachelor Programme
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Compulsory courses
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MSKBAC: Bachelor Thesis in Mechanical Engineering
Year 3, semester 5
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ING200: Technology management
Year 3, semester 6
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Elective courses or Exchange studies 5th semester
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Elective courses 5th semester
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MSK250: Finite Element Methods, Basics
Year 3, semester 5
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MSK260: Production and Manufacturing Technology
Year 3, semester 5
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MSK390: Practical Training in Mechanical Engineering
Year 3, semester 5
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MAT300: Vector Analysis
Year 3, semester 5
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Other relevant electives 5th semester
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ELE310: Control Technology
Year 3, semester 5
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IND200: Economics and markets
Year 3, semester 5
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Exchange 5th semester
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Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering
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Compulsory courses
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ING200: Technology management
Year 3, semester 6
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Specialization Structural engineering
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Structural engineering - Compulsory courses
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BYGKBAC: Bachelor Thesis in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering
Year 3, semester 5
Bachelor Thesis in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering (BYGKBAC)
Study points: 20
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Electives or Exchange studies, term 5
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Courses at UiS 5th semester
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Recommended electives 5th semester
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BYG230: Construction Management
Year 3, semester 5
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BYG280: Structural Design
Year 3, semester 5
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MSK250: Finite Element Methods, Basics
Year 3, semester 5
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Other electives 5th semester
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BYG130: Road planning
Year 3, semester 5
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IND200: Economics and markets
Year 3, semester 5
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MAT300: Vector Analysis
Year 3, semester 5
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Exchange 5th semester
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Exchange 5th semester
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Choose one Bachelor Programme
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Mechanical engineering - Bachelor Programme
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Compulsory courses
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FYS200: Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics
Year 2, semester 3
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KJE101: Fundamental Chemistry
Year 2, semester 3
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MAF310: Numerical Modeling
Year 2, semester 3
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MSK200: Materials Technology
Year 2, semester 3
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MSK210: Mechanical Design
Year 2, semester 4
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MSK220: Product Development and 3D Modelling
Year 2, semester 4
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STA100: Probability and Statistics 1
Year 2, semester 4
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MSKBAC: Bachelor Thesis in Mechanical Engineering
Year 3, semester 5
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ING200: Technology Management
Year 3, semester 6
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Elective courses or Exchange studies 5th semester
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Courses at UiS 5th semester
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Elective courses 5th semester
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MSK250: Finite Element Methods, Basics
Year 3, semester 5
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MSK260: Production and Manufacturing Technology
Year 3, semester 5
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MSK390: Practical Training in Mechanical Engineering
Year 3, semester 5
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MAT300: Vector Analysis
Year 3, semester 5
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Other relevant electives 5th semester
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ELE310: Control Technology
Year 3, semester 5
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IND200: Economics and Markets
Year 3, semester 5
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SV100: Sustainability and green transition
Year 3, semester 5
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Exchange 5th semester
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Exchange 5th semester
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Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering
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Compulsory courses
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KJE101: Fundamental Chemistry
Year 2, semester 3
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MAF310: Numerical Modeling
Year 2, semester 3
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STA100: Probability and Statistics 1
Year 2, semester 4
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ING200: Technology Management
Year 3, semester 6
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Specialization Structural Engineering
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Structural engineering - Compulsory courses
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BYG200: Steel Structures
Year 2, semester 3
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BYG205: Structural Mechanics 2
Year 2, semester 3
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BYG220: Concrete Constructions
Year 2, semester 4
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BYG235: Construction physics
Year 2, semester 4
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BYG310: Timber Structures
Year 2, semester 4
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BYGKBAC: Bachelor Thesis in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering
Year 3, semester 5
Bachelor Thesis in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering (BYGKBAC)
Study points: 20
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Electives or Exchange studies, term 5
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Courses at UiS 5th semester
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Recommended electives 5th semester
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BYG230: Construction Management
Year 3, semester 5
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BYG280: Structural Design
Year 3, semester 5
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MSK250: Finite Element Methods, Basics
Year 3, semester 5
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Other electives 5th semester
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BYG130: Road Planning
Year 3, semester 5
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IND200: Economics and Markets
Year 3, semester 5
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MAT300: Vector Analysis
Year 3, semester 5
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Exchange 5th semester
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Exchange 5th semester
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