Geotechnical and Geological Engineering MSc
Newcastle University
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Our MSc responds to a worldwide demand for specialist geotechnical and geological engineers with advanced training.OverviewOur MSc gives you a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of geotechnical and geological engineering. You’ll study topics including:the engineering behaviour of soils and rocksslope stability and retaining structuressite investigation and interpretationconstruction practicedata-centric engineeringThis course meets the growing need for skilled geotechnical ...Read more

Our MSc responds to a worldwide demand for specialist geotechnical and geological engineers with advanced training.

Overview

Our MSc gives you a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of geotechnical and geological engineering. You’ll study topics including:

  • the engineering behaviour of soils and rocks
  • slope stability and retaining structures
  • site investigation and interpretation
  • construction practice
  • data-centric engineering

This course meets the growing need for skilled geotechnical and geological engineers across the construction, environmental and energy industries. The course provides you with:

  • advanced conceptual understanding
  • detailed factual knowledge
  • specialist technical skills
  • an awareness of responsibilities to society and the environment

We maintain strong industrial engagement. Our degree programmes are shaped by industry and government policy.

We also teach advanced geotechnical specialisms. These include the application of state-of-the art computational tools in design, and the engineering of specialist earth structures such as tailing dams.

Our master degree is for both practising professionals and new graduates in:

  • earth sciences
  • civil engineering
  • geological science
  • geology
  • geophysics
  • maths
  • physics

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: earth sciences; geological science; geology; geophysics, maths, physics. You must have a maths background. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience.

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£13,400 per year

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£28,950 per year

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£28,950 per year

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