Course summary
Help create our infrastructure, maintain our existing assets, make our cities safer and do so more sustainably. Specialise in this branch of engineering and become an in-demand global talent, whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional. You'll learn how to engineer the ground to make sure modern structures like buildings earth dams, roads, railways and bridges are safe to use. From planning and directing investigations, to interpreting results and proposing solutions, this course prepares you to tackle key engineering challenges. Course highlights Blending theory and practice, our Geotechnical course will develop and enrich your career potential. It builds on our long-standing expertise and you’ll have lots of opportunities to benefit from our links with industry. Network at talks given by professional bodies, gain insights from visiting industrialists and build your connections. You'll also be able to apply your knowledge and skills to design projects.
- Study within our state-of-the-art School of Engineering Building.
- Take advantage of 70 years of experience.
- Participate in industry-led guest lectures.
Assessment method
Candidates must pass the written examinations, achieve a satisfactory project assessment, submit satisfactory coursework, satisfy practical training requirements and comply with University regulations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Joint Board of Moderators
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements may apply for international students
Entry requirements
2:1 Honours Degree. In a relevant subject (e.g. Engineering, Science, Geology or Mathematics).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT