Engineering Geology, MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	September, January	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About Engineering Geology, MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Apply your geological knowledge to engineering and construction projects both onshore and offshore with our MSc Engineering Geology degree.

You'll learn the advanced skills needed to understand the impact of geological conditions on engineering structures such as tunnels, dams, mines, quarries, offshore platforms and wind farms. You'll plan and conduct detailed investigations into surface and subsurface geology to identify adverse ground conditions, and design suitable remedial measures for these types of structures.

Geological expertise is critical in all types of civil engineering projects – and when you graduate, you'll be able to meet the industry requirements for specialist engineering geologists. The course will lead to a career in the environmental, engineering geological and geotechnical sectors, and is an important step on the path to becoming a Chartered Geologist.

Course highlights

Learn about the advanced application of geology to the built environment from staff and researchers with extensive expertise in engineering geology and geotechnics
Build the skills and knowledge required for a career as a chartered geologist
Get hands-on experience of engineering geological mapping techniques, geomorphological and terrain analysis, applied GIS and remote sensing using current industry standard applications and techniques
Become skilled in lab techniques using our suite of labs and testing facilities, including our soil and rock mechanics laboratories
Develop your advanced engineering geological and geomorphological mapping and data collection skills with an overseas residential field trip to Southern France, which is part of the course and covered by the course fees
Complete your own research project in the UK or abroad with opportunities to work with industrial partners on a joint project

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

This course offers potential for career advancement in a range of engineering and geological disciplines, or entry into more senior roles.

It builds on the topics that you'll have covered as part of undergraduate geology or civil engineering studies and offers the opportunity to specialise in geotechnical and geo environmental engineering.

Accreditation by the Geological Society of London recognises the advanced professional and scientific training offered by this course.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

Engineering geologist
Environmental engineer
Geo environmental engineer
Geo environmental consultant
Geologist
Geoscientist
Geotechnical engineer
Land referencing consultant
Oil and gas engineer
Project engineer
Site engineer
Surveyor

Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:

Aecon
WSP
Fugro
Structural Soils
Optikos
Hydrock Consultants

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant Earth Science or Civil Engineering field such as Geology, Earth Science Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Applicants with industrial and work experience will also be considered.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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