Course summary
Here at the University of Leeds, we’ve been training ground engineering professionals for over 50 years. We have strong links with local and national ground engineering contractors and consultants, ensuring our teaching and research is up-to-date and relevant to the latest industry trends. Our Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship MSc is designed to deliver the Geotechnical engineer (integrated degree) standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. It meets the demands of a range of job titles within the ground engineering sector including Engineering Geologist, Geo-environmental Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer and Tunnelling Engineer, to name a few. The apprenticeship will provide you with an extensive understanding of the ground, geological and design processes vital to all construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll also have chance to put taught theoretical skills into practice, with access to industry-grade equipment and facilities throughout the course. You'll develop the knowledge and advanced skill set in soil and rock engineering, hydrogeology, ground investigation and sustainable approaches to modern engineering required to progress your career in industry. Why study at Leeds:
- Our globally-renowned research conducted across School of Earth and Environment and the School of Civil Engineering feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in engineering and geology.
- Advance your knowledge and gain a grounding in the application of geological principles to a wide range of fields appropriate to ground, civil, environmental and mining engineering.
- Access research-grade equipment and specialist facilities including rock mechanics, engineering geology and geotechnical (RMEGG) laboratories and dedicated computing facilities.
- Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team consisting of geoscientists and researchers who specialise in industry-relevant areas like geo-engineering, innovative design and sustainable approaches to modern infrastructure developments.
- Study in a School with over 50 years of experience in training ground engineers which regularly hosts the Yorkshire Geotechnical Group (Institution of Civil Engineers) and is involved with the Yorkshire Regional Group of the Geological Society.
How to apply
International applicants
This degree is only open to UK applicants.
Entry requirements
A degree in geoscience, civil engineering or a related science or mathematical discipline where relevant subject areas to engineering geology or geotechnical engineering have been studied. Typically this will be a bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 (hons) classification or above. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree with a 2:2 (hons) with significant relevant professional experience will be considered on an individual basis. You must be employed in an appropriate role and at an appropriate level, in either a levy-paying or non-levy paying institution. Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprenticeships. Applications for this course should be made via the line manager in the first instance. Employers should contact the School of Earth and Environment for more information. Applicants must have a satisfactory application and demonstrate strong engineering and maths knowledge. In addition, prior to being submitted for the End Point Assessment you will be required to show that you have achieved GCSE English Language / English Literature and Mathematics at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme), or have achieved Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics (or any agreed equivalencies). Selection to this programme is made by employers; in addition to the academic entry requirements it will be at the discretion of your employer whether a candidate meets the requirements for the course. Apprentices will be required to already hold a post with their employer and continue working for them throughout the duration of this apprenticeship. Please contact the School of Earth and Environment for details of how to apply.
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
Fees will be paid by the employer organisation through the UK Apprenticeship Scheme, subject to eligibility.
Apprentices employed by a large company, which pays the UK Apprenticeship Levy will have fees paid in full by the levy, once an employer has registered with the Digital Apprenticeship Service.
Apprentices employed by a non-levy paying organisation will require the organisation to apply to reserve funding through the Apprenticeship co-investment scheme. Places are limited and the organisation will have to pay 5% of the cost of the fees and the Government pay the remaining 95%.
Your employer will be required to enter into a formal written contract with the University of Leeds.
Sponsorship information
Fees will be paid by the employer organisation through the UK Apprenticeship Scheme, subject to eligibility. Apprentices employed by a large company, which pays the UK Apprenticeship Levy will have fees paid in full by the levy, once an employer has registered with the Digital Apprenticeship Service. Apprentices employed by a non-levy paying organisation will require the organisation to apply to reserve funding through the Apprenticeship co-investment scheme. Places are limited and the organisation will have to pay 5% of the cost of the fees and the Government pay the remaining 95%. Your employer will be required to enter into a formal written contract with the University of Leeds.
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT