Geotechnical Engineering
Entry requirements
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2:1 Honours Degree
In a relevant subject (e.g. Engineering, Science, Geology or Mathematics).
Months of entry
September
Course content
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.
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.
Information for international students
Standard English language requirements apply (IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band).
Fees and funding
Please refer to Postgraduate Taught Fees - University of Birmingham for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24-36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time24-36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time10 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- full time10 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24-36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions Team
- eps-apply@contacts.bham.ac.uk