Geotechnical & Geological Engineering (Taught)

The Geotechnical & Geological Engineering MSc responds to the global demand for specialist engineers across the construction, environmental and energy industries. It contributes to the development and sustainability of infrastructure and natural resources worldwide.

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.

You can choose from one of two specialisms on this course:
the geotechnical specialism includes the application of state-of-the-art computational tools in design
the Engineering Geology specialism covers groundwater modelling and climate change impacts and adaption

This course is for both practising professionals and new graduates in:
earth sciences
civil engineering
geological science
geology
geophysics
maths
physics