MSc (Eng) Geotechnical Engineering at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc (Eng) Geotechnical Engineering covers practical geotechnical engineering to reduce construction risk and optimise the design of safe, sustainable geotechnical structures. It is an accredited programme in the School of Civil Engineering.

Department: School of Civil Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics include shallow and deep foundations, soil-structure interaction, ground as a source of energy, environmental geotechnics, slope and ground stabilisation, ground properties and behaviour, mathematical and computer models and advanced design, with energy geotechnics and transport infrastructure in semester 2.

Career pathways

Geotechnical engineers work for asset owners, international consultants, main contractors and specialist consultants and contractors, and can develop as technical experts or managers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in engineering, earth sciences, natural sciences or other numerate subjects. Applicants with a 2:2 (hons) in these subjects, relevant work experience or professional qualifications are also encouraged to apply. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,900 for the whole programme (2027 entry). UK fee, total for the full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 33,800 for the whole programme (2027 entry). International fee, total for the full-time course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time

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