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MSc - Master of Science
Stag Hill
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Stag Hill
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Stag Hill
Part Time
FEB-25
5 years
MSc - Master of Science
Stag Hill
Online
FEB-25
5 years
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Why choose this course
Geotechnical engineering?–?the mechanics of the Earth’s materials –?is a sector with a huge global skills shortage. This means that well-trained geotechnical engineers are in high demand.?
Our MSc will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue an exciting career in?the?geotechnical engineering?sector, including offshore and earthquake?geotechnics.??
You’ll be taught in?highly?specialised?facilities,?such as our Geotechnics and Geology Teaching Laboratory, which has recently?benefitted from?a £450,000 investment,?by academics who are leaders in their field. Throughout your course, you’ll also benefit from the expert knowledge of specialist guest speakers, including visiting academics and engineers working in the industry.
What you will study
Our MSc will develop your understanding of the principles and theories behind ground engineering, from soil mechanics to site investigation, and from advanced soil testing to foundation design. We’ll provide you with?the necessary skills to address technological challenges in the geotechnical engineering sector.
You’ll explore topics, including deep foundations in urban areas, deep water energy resources exploration, field monitoring, foundations for energy infrastructure and major bridges, and tunnelling.
You’ll also have the opportunity to?work on a research project, enabling you to acquire, analyse and critically evaluate data,?then draw valid conclusions from it. It will test your understanding of scientific?methodology, and?allow you to graduate as a confident and capable geotechnical engineer.
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
Our masters courses in civil engineering?open up?a huge range of career opportunities, and not only with major consultancies and contractors.
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in civil engineering (or geology, engineering geology and other allied subjects), or equivalent recognised international degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,900 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation....
