Course summary

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