Taught course
Soil Mechanics and Engineering Seismology
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for consideration is a good degree from a UK university at Upper Second Class (2:1) or above, or an overseas equivalent.
Months of entry
October
Course content
There are five MSc courses which explore the properties of soils and soft rocks in relation to civil engineering, the theory of geomechanics and practical geotechnical engineering.
All our MSc courses are career-oriented and cover both theoretical background and practical design considerations. Lectures are given mainly by full-time staff but important contributions are made by visiting professors and guest lecturers who are eminent industrialists.
Many of our students continue their studies to undertake research towards a PhD.
Fees and funding
UK students
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Qualification and course duration
MSc
full time
12 months
part time
24 months
Assessment
| Assessment | What kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally) |
|---|---|
| Written/ formal examinations | 50 |
| Written coursework / continuous assessment | 15 |
| Dissertation | 35 (25000 words) |
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions
- cvpgo@imperial.ac.uk