University of Birmingham - College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
MSc Geotechnical Engineering
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 11,740 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK students| £32,510 for international students
Key Summary
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' High Fliers report) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.
Help create our infrastructure, maintain our existing assets, make our cities safer and do so more sustainably. Specialise in this branch of engineering and become an in-demand global talent, whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional.
You'll learn how to engineer the ground to make sure modern structures like buildings earth dams, roads, railways and bridges are safe to use. From planning and directing investigations, to interpreting results and proposing solutions, this course prepares you to tackle key engineering challenges.
Blending theory and practice, our Geotechnical course will develop and enrich your career potential. It builds on our long-standing expertise and you’ll have lots of opportunities to benefit from our links with industry.
Network at talks given by professional bodies, gain insights from visiting industrialists and build your connections. You'll also be able to apply your knowledge and skills to design projects.
- Study within our state-of-the-art School of Engineering Building.
- Take advantage of 70 years of experience.
- Participate in industry-led guest lectures.
This course consists of 180 credits. This comprises a 60-credit individual research project plus 120 credits in taught learning.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
Core modules
Module Title
- 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
The following may be taken:
Module Title
- LM Geotechnical Core Concepts
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Graduates are held in high regard by the geotechnical and related industry, and often secure employment before they graduate. They often join a specialist geotechnical engineering company or a general engineering organisation, as a specialist engineer in this area.
Many of the most senior positions in the industry are filled by graduates of this programme and industry prizes are regularly awarded to graduates.
University Careers Network
Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal.
Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Our team sources exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge.
This is a 1 year full time course or 2-3 years if it is part-time. The course is comprised of taught self-contained module-blocks (which include lectures and practical work) as well as an independent research project.
- Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields
- Engage in tutorials that promote independent problem-solving and enquiry-based learning
- Develop a spectrum of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, time management, and communication through project work
- Gain valuable experience by engaging in practical assignments that simulate real-world tasks and cultivate job-ready skills
- Develop critical technical and analytical skills, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, problem-solving, and familiarise yourself with specialised equipment and techniques through laboratory work