Geotechnical Engineering

Entry requirements

A good honours degree from a recognised university (typically a 2:2 or higher) in a science, earth or environmental science, engineering or maths based subject.

For full information, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• For students entering or working in a range of engineering careers within the construction, environmental and extractive industries
• Taught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department
• Gain knowledge in rock engineering, site investigation, data capture and data analysis required to understand the issues facing engineers excavating increasingly ambitious and complex underground spaces
• Delivered by staff with strong research interests directly related to the topics covered, modules involve a broad range of activities and teaching delivery methods
• Take advantage of workshops using the latest industry relevant computational tools, practical activities and group and individual exercises

Information for international students

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.