MSc Geological Engineering at Imperial College London

Explore geological processes and behaviour of soils and rocks through laboratory testing and fieldwork, to assess geological hazards and support the design of resilient infrastructure. Examine core engineering science and recent research findings on this one-year, MSc course, designed to deepen your understanding of geotechnics. You'll explore key concepts and principles of soil mechanics before specialising in aspects of engineering geology.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year, 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Research project – Geotechnics, Contaminated Land and Groundwater, Current Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, Design project: Offshore renewables, Geomaterials, Geotechnics Fieldwork, Geotechnical Processes and Field Monitoring.

Career pathways

Graduates from our Department go on to succeed in a range of sectors such as construction, civil engineering, design engineering, engineering consultancy, sustainability and sustainable design, water resource engineering, environmental engineering, disaster management, structural and architectural design, infrastructure monitoring, materials manufacturing, geotechnical engineering, and renewable energy. Typical roles include Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, Product Manger, Environmental Consultant, Construction Manager, Geotechnical Engineer, Graduate Hydrologist.

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