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MSc Engineering Geology

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Apply your geological knowledge to engineering and construction projects both onshore and offshore with our MSc Engineering Geology degree.

You’ll learn the advanced skills needed to understand the impact of geological conditions on engineering structures such as tunnels, dams, mines, quarries, offshore platforms and wind farms. You’ll plan and conduct detailed investigations into surface and subsurface geology to identify adverse ground conditions, and design suitable remedial measures for these types of structures.

Geological expertise is critical in all types of civil engineering projects – and when you graduate, you’ll be able to meet the industry requirements for specialist engineering geologists. The course will lead to a career in the environmental, engineering geological and geotechnical sectors, and is an important step on the path to becoming a Chartered Geologist.

 

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant Earth Science or Civil Engineering field such as Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Applicants with industrial and work experience will also be considered.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

This course offers potential for career advancement in a range of engineering and geological disciplines, or entry into more senior roles.

It builds on the topics that you’ll have covered as part of undergraduate geology or civil engineering studies and offers the opportunity to specialise in geotechnical and geo environmental engineering.

Accreditation by the Geological Society of London recognises the advanced professional and scientific training offered by this course.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

  • Engineering geologist
  • Environmental engineer
  • Geo environmental engineer
  • Geo environmental consultant
  • Geologist
  • Geoscientist
  • Geotechnical engineer
  • Land referencing consultant
  • Oil and gas engineer
  • Project engineer
  • Site engineer
  • Surveyor

Module Details

All modules on this MSc Engineering Geology are core.

  • Contaminated Land and Groundwater Protection – 30 credits
  • Ground Models and Ground Investigation – 30 credits
  • Research Skills and Project – 60 credits
  • Rock Mechanics and Engineering Design – 30 credits
  • Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Design – 30 credits

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