Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering

The study programme provides for the acquisition of compulsory study courses corresponding to the profile, compulsory optional study courses, as well as pedagogy and psychology study courses.
The duration of the studies is 1 year and the volume of the study programme is 40 CP. (including 6 CP allocated for practice).
By fulfilling all the requirements of the study program, the student obtains a professional master's degree in Civil Engineering.

Short about programme
Department
Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Programme type and level
Professional Master (Second Cycle) Studies
Study field
Architecture and Civil Engineering
Language
English
Study form
Full-time studies
Venue
Riga

Awarded degree and qualification
Professional master degree in civil engineering / –
Required previous education
Professional bachelor degree in civil engineering and professional qualification of a civil engineer, or comparable education
Price per year
€ 4 620 - EU countries
€ 4 620 - Non EU countries
Credit point/ECTS amount
40/60
Duration of studies
Full-time studies - 1 years
Intake
Autumn
Aim

The aim of the study programme is to provide in-depth knowledge in the construction sub-sector of the civil engineering sector, to prepare students for further studies in the doctoral degree, for university teaching work or for practical work, as well as to provide the highest level 2 professional education in the civil engineering to applicants with an engineering academic bachelor's degree in construction science, and to prepare engineers for permanent work.

Tasks

The tasks of the study programme:
- to develop research work and technical literature analysis skills in the construction industry;
- to lead students' ability to use theoretical knowledge for formulating and solving specific tasks in the construction industry;
- to develop students' ability to organize and perform pedagogical work.

Courses
Career

As a result of the studies, the student acquires the necessary knowledge to be able to start a permanent job in the construction industry or to perform pedagogical work, training young specialists in the construction industry. The realization variant of the study programme (100 KP) ensures the acquisition of the qualification of a civil engineer.

Further

Studies at doctoral level study programmes.

Specific conditions

English language proficiency equivalent to at least CEFR B2 level.