Description
The Integrated Master's Degree in Civil Engineering is offered by the Department of Civil Engineering of the School of Engineering of the University of Patras. The programme provides comprehensive scientific and technological education in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, environmental technology, transportation, and the management of technical projects and infrastructure. Students acquire theoretical knowledge, laboratory experience and practical skills for the design, analysis, construction and management of technical projects and infrastructure.
Relation to Employment
The programme prepares Civil Engineers for employment in the study, design, construction and supervision of technical projects, construction, infrastructure, transportation, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering, environmental management and project management. It also provides opportunities for continuation of studies at postgraduate and doctoral level.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission is carried out through the Panhellenic Examinations or transfer examinations, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To obtain the degree, students are required to successfully complete ten semesters of study and accumulate 300 ECTS credits. The programme leads to a single and undivided degree (Integrated Master).
Knowledge
Graduates of the Department, upon completion of the programme, are expected to:
•Possess comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental and applied sciences of Civil Engineering.
•Understand the principles of structural and infrastructure design and analysis.
•Have knowledge of geotechnical, hydraulic, transportation and earthquake engineering.
•Understand the environmental, technical and socio-economic aspects of infrastructure projects.
•Know modern methods of computational analysis, design and management of technical projects.
Skills
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
•Apply scientific and engineering methods for the design, analysis and evaluation of technical projects.
•Use modern computational tools, design software and simulation methods.
•Design and evaluate structures, infrastructure, hydraulic and transportation projects.
•Analyse technical and environmental problems and propose documented solutions.
•Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams for the design and implementation of complex projects.
Competences
Graduates will be able to:
•Address complex civil engineering problems through analytical, synthetic and interdisciplinary approaches.
•Responsibly undertake the design, construction, supervision and management of technical projects.
•Make documented decisions based on technical, economic, environmental and social criteria.
•Contribute to the design of safe, resilient and sustainable infrastructure.
•Continue their scientific and professional development through research and lifelong learning.