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Master of Science - MSci
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science - MSci
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
- An advanced course designed to prepare you to tackle important environmental and infrastructure challenges from an engineering perspective, including safe supply of critical raw materials and resources.- MSci Engineering Geology and Geotechnics focuses on understanding the Earth, its processes and resources in order to design safe and sustainable ground engineering for environmental infrastructure- Gain technical experience through over 70 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent research possibilities- Study in Cornwall with access to incredible and unique local geology on your doorstep- Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospectsTo learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Excluding General Studies.Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits in an acceptable Geology subject or 24 L3 credits at Merit Grade or above in another two Science Subjects (please contact us for further guidance on our equivalencies and specific module requirements). Please also see our GCSE requirements.
Applicants will be considered with IB 32 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL Grade 5 in Geology OR HL Grade 5 in two other Science subjects.
BTEC Extended Diploma (2016)Applicants studying one of the following new BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL requirements: Applied Science, Engineering
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£30,900 per year
Students from EU
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£30,900 per year
Students from International
£30900 Per year