MSc Geotechnical Engineering at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Take your civil engineering career to the next level and help create safe, sustainable infrastructure for the future. Our Geotechnical Engineering MSc will give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in this specialist branch of the industry. Learn how to engineer the ground to make sure modern structures like buildings, roads, railways and bridges are safe to use.

Department: Civil Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time, or on a part-time basis typically over 24–36 months | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course consists of 180 credits. This comprises a 60-credit individual research project plus 120 credits in taught learning. Modules include Advanced Project, Analytical Approaches in Geotechnics, Geotechnical Assets (Creation and Management), Ground Investigation (for Geotechnical Engineering), Numerical Approaches and Design in Geotechnics, Professional Skills for Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics.

Career pathways

Get ready to embark on an exciting career as a geotechnical engineer, where you'll master planning and directing ground investigations, interpreting results, and proposing innovative design and construction methods. Our graduates are highly sought after, often securing employment before graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours Degree In a relevant subject (e.g. Engineering, Science, Geology or Mathematics). English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,780 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 34,830 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, or on a part-time basis typically over 24–36 months

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=EPS050

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