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Full time October MSc 1 year full-time
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The MSc in Soil Mechanics is an exciting programme that delves into the properties of soils and soft rocks in relation to civil engineering. It offers a solid technical foundation in geotechnics, combining core engineering science with practical applications. With strong industry links, students benefit from fieldwork, state-of-the-art laboratory testing, and numerical analysis using cutting-edge software. Taught by leading experts, graduates find employment in various sectors, including international consultancies and academic institutions. The programme offers specialization options in advanced Soil Mechanics, Engineering Seismology, Environmental Geotechnics, and Engineering Geology. Entry requirements include a 2.1 degree in relevant disciplines or substantial industry experience. Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your career prospects and become a Chartered Engineer.

About the course

Our Soil Mechanics courses explore the properties of soils and soft rocks in relation to civil engineering, the theory of geomechanics and practical geotechnical engineering. They provide students with a solid technical basis in the key areas of geotechnics through a coherent, coordinated and balanced degree programme, integrating core engineering science and recent research with practical applications.

These courses feature strong links with industry, with an emphasis on fieldwork, laboratory testing using state-of-the-art facilities and numerical analysis using bespoke and commercial software. They are taught by leading experts in the field of geotechnics.

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Entry Requirements

Our minimum requirement is a 2.1 degree in civil engineering, natural sciences, earth sciences or a numerate discipline.

A suitable grounding in mathematics is required, for example: A-level Mathematics grade A or B.

Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements listed but who have substantial relevant industry experience may exceptionally be admitted following completion of a ‘Special Qualifying Exam’ (SQE).




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