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Environmental and Engineering Geology at University of Plymouth - UCAS

Course summary

In the last decades the challenges posed by climate change and the need to reduce our carbon footprint to ensure a sustainable future has driven the field of engineering geology increasingly towards the environmental sector. Site investigations are now strictly linked to environmental assessments and there is nowadays a requirement to follow specific guidelines in the geotechnical engineering sector with respect of contaminated land. Engineering geology and applied environmental geology are key for the sustainable development of our cities and society. Nonetheless new challenges are requiring a diversification and a broadening of the fields of practice and the integration of new technologies that are able to improve and enhance its effectiveness. The geotechnical and environmental industry and the consultancy market, a key destination for suitably skilled graduates, has remained strong during the oil and gas industry crisis, during the COVID-19 crises, and is also predicted to remain strong after Brexit. However, the rapid changes and the digitalisation of our environment requires a refresh in our approach to engineering geology practice. This needs to include and incorporate environmental assessment and practice and it needs to take into account the evolution of the technologies and the coming of the age of Big Data. This new approach can only be achieved with an increased diversity and interdisciplinarity in our practice. The MSc in Environmental and Engineering Geology would develop these innovative approaches and enable students to face these new challenges with effectiveness and creativity. It will in particular focus on the development of key skills that have been identified as important and lacking in junior graduate professionals by a survey among different companies in UK. These includes environmental sampling and analysis planning; project management skills; quantification of uncertainty and risk; site investigation assessment methods. This programme is designed to meet the increasing demand for graduates from the private and public sectors. Building on the long-term experience in postgraduate studies in the environmental sectors and on the strong expertise in both the geological and the environmental science field, the MSc in Environmental and Engineering Geology is the perfect response to the current changes in the sector and to societal demand.

Modules

Please visit the website for further information regarding course details and modules: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-environmental-and-engineering-geology

Assessment method

Please refer to web page below for full course structure and specification

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

International applicants

The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied, your conditional offer letter will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree or above in a relevant discipline such as BSc Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences. Substantial work experience in a relevant industry will also be considered on a case by case basis. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all elements) or equivalent.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5With 5.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.

English Language Requirements

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements


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 all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
Environmental and Engineering Geology at University of Plymouth - UCAS