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ADVANCED

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2 year, part time distance learning course

This course is a total package for theconcrete industry, one that does not exist inany other professional bodies dealing withconcrete. As a person who is passionate andget excited about concrete, I am extremelyexcited to bring the course to Queens.

SCHOOL OF

Planning, Architecture andCivil Engineering

CONCRETETECHNOLOGY

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FLEXIBLE DISTANCE LEARNING

This degree programme is delivered via

distance learning, enabling students to studyto their own timescale. Online induction

courses will be held to explain the syllabus,

encourage interaction between participants,

introduce course/module co-ordinators, and

the systems used. An introductory group

assignment will additionally be held during

the induction course. During this programme

individual projects and supervisors will be

allocated. (is this still correct?)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirement is normally a

2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualificationin a relevant engineering/scientific discipline

with appropriate knowledge of chemistry and

mathematics equivalent to A-level standard.

Where appropriate levels of chemistry

and mathematics knowledge are not

demonstrated, a 2.1 Honours degree

or equivalent recognised qualification is

required. Applicants with non-standard

academic qualifications will be considered on

an individual basis.

Relevant background, experience and

career will be considered as a substitute for

a first degree, determined by the qualityand content of an applicants portfolio for

admission. Applicants may also be accepted

if they have extensive (over four years)

experience in a relevant responsible position

or have obtained credit grades at Stage 2

and Stage 3 of the Concrete Technology

and Construction examinations in General

Principles and Practical Applications set by

the Institute of Concrete Technology.

International Students

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with

not less than 5.5 in any component, or anequivalent qualification acceptable to the

University is required. *Taken within the last 2

years.

Please contact us for further information

AIM

Attaining cost-effective, sustainable and

durable civil engineering structures requires

highly skilled construction professionals

at all stages of a given project. Specialist

concrete knowledge is required at design,

procurement, materials selection and

proportioning, testing, and constructionstages. The aim of this Masters is to provide

in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge,

at an advanced level, of a wide variety of

topics within the field of concrete technology.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Modules include:

Concrete Construction Practice and

Applications

Concrete Materials

Concrete Production, Processes and Supply

Early Age Concrete Performance

Long-Term Concrete Performance Statistical Tools and Research Methods

All problem-based assignments will be

designed to ensure a robust knowledge of the

programme syllabus, which incorporates the

following core topics:

Aggregates

Assessment of Concrete Construction

Cements, Additions and Admixtures

Concrete Applications

Concrete Plant and Equipment

Concrete Specification and Mix Design

Durability of Concrete and Concrete

Construction

Formwork and Exposed Concrete Finishes

Health and Safety

Principles of Concrete Design

Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete

Quality Concepts and Control

Ready-Mix and Precast Concrete

Repairing Concrete

Special Concretes, Processes and

Technologies

Standards, Specifications and Codes of

Practice

Test Methods and Equipment

ASSESSMENT

All web-based modules will be assessed onthe submission of a final report and a written

examination dealing with both the theoretical

and practical aspects of the subject. Each will

account for 50 per cent of the non-research

final score. For MSc only - Research project

work will be carried out under the guidance of

a supervisor. Assessment will be based on a

final dissertation.

SPECIAL FEATURES

This Masters degree is professionally

accredited by the Institute of Concrete

Technology. The Institute is internationally

recognised, sets high educational standardsand requires its members to abide by a Code

of Professional Conduct thus enhancing

the profession of concrete technologist.

Successful students will additionally be

awarded its professional qualification in

Advanced Concrete Technology.

As part of the course, we are offering 2 years

free corporate membership to the Institute,

entitling members to use the designatory

letters MICT after their name.

ADVANCEDCONCRETE

TECHNOLOGY

Professor Muhammed BasheerSchool of Planning, Architecture and Civil EngineeringT: +44 (0)28 9097 4006E:space@qub.ac.ukW:www.qub.ac.uk/space