Engineering Geology MSc
University of Portsmouth
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Apply your geological knowledge to engineering and construction projects both onshore and offshore with our MSc Engineering Geology degree. Youll learn the advanced skills needed to understand the impact of geological conditions on engineering structures such as tunnels, dams, mines, quarries, offshore platforms and wind farms. Youll plan and conduct detailed investigations into surface and subsurface geology to identify adverse ground conditions, and design suitable remedial measures for these ...Read more

Apply your geological knowledge to engineering and construction projects both onshore and offshore with our MSc Engineering Geology degree. You'll learn the advanced skills needed to understand the impact of geological conditions on engineering structures such as tunnels, dams, mines, quarries, offshore platforms and wind farms. You'll plan and conduct detailed investigations into surface and subsurface geology to identify adverse ground conditions, and design suitable remedial measures for these types of structures. Geological expertise is critical in all types of civil engineering projects - and when you graduate, you'll be able to meet the industry requirements for specialist engineering geologists. The course will lead to a career in the environmental, engineering geological and geotechnical sectors, and is an important step on the path to becoming a Chartered Geologist.

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84/279
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42nd
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Alex
22 Nov 25

UOP focus on student teaching and that is revealed by excellent teachers, the uni is just held back by upper management particularly constant demolition without an progress on..Read more

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Edward
20 Nov 25

Location and resources make it particularly good for studying palaeontology...Read more

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Entry requirements

A second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant Earth Science or Civil Engineering field such as Geology, Earth Science Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Applicants with industrial and work experience will also be considered.

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£10,900 per year

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£10,900 per year

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£10,900 per year

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£19,200 per year

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£19,200 per year

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22 Nov 25
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UOP focus on student teaching and that is revealed by excellent teachers, the uni is just held back by upper management particularly constant demolition without an progress on...
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Location and resources make it particularly good for studying palaeontology....
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
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