MSc Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
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€ 99
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ABOUT
What you will study
Our MSc will develop your understanding of the principles and theories behind ground engineering, from soil mechanics to site investigation, and from advanced soil testing to foundation design. We’ll provide you with the necessary skills to address technological challenges in the geotechnical engineering sector.
You’ll explore topics, including deep foundations in urban areas, deep water energy resources exploration, field monitoring, foundations for energy infrastructure and major bridges, and tunnelling.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work on a research project, enabling you to acquire, analyse and critically evaluate data, then draw valid conclusions from it. It will test your understanding of scientific methodology, and allow you to graduate as a confident and capable geotechnical engineer.
The course covers the following:
- Analysis techniques:
- Simplified (spreadsheet based)
- Standard (code-based methods or simple software)
- Advanced (finite element method)
- Back analysis of collapse of foundations
- Design and construction of foundations for bridges, buildings, offshore structures, tunnels and deep basements in busy cities
- Dissertation on a geotechnical topic
- Fundamental soil mechanics and its modelling using numerical approaches
- Testing of soils to obtain design parameters – we use our purpose-built SAGE laboratory for teaching.
Academic support
Your modules will be taught by academics with expertise in geotechnics. Some lectures on this course will be delivered by visiting academics and practising engineers from industry, giving you invaluable insight and adding another dimension to your learning.
You’ll be allocated a personal tutor to guide you during your time at Surrey. You can expect a varied, stimulating and rewarding student experience, and you’ll receive all the support you need to progress your learning.
In addition to our Library and Learning Centre’s extensive resources, our excellent engineering testing facilities can support experimentally based dissertation projects.
Professional recognition
MSc – Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT).
Accredited by CIHT as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for candidates that have already acquired a CEng accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
MSc – Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).
Accredited by IHE as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for candidates that have already acquired a CEng accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
MSc – Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Accredited by ICE as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for candidates that have already acquired a CEng accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
MSc – Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
Accredited by IStructE as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for candidates that have already acquired a CEng accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
MSc – European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)
This Programme is accredited by the European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
Our masters courses in civil engineering open up a huge range of career opportunities, and not only with major consultancies and contractors.
Recent MSc graduates have been employed by:
- AECOM
- Amey
- Arcadis
- ARUP
- A-squared Studio
- Atkins
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 50 per cent in a UK honours degree in Civil Engineering (or Geology, Engineering Geology and other allied subjects), or equivalent recognised international degree. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, based on strength in specific subjects related to the MSc Programme and/or professional experience.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
Fees
Start date: February 2022
Full-time – 1 year
UK £10,600
Overseas £21,700
Part-time – 5 years
UK £1,200*
Overseas £2,400*
Distance-learning – 5 years
UK £1,200*
Overseas £2,400*
Start date: October 2022
Full-time – 1 year
UK £10,900
Overseas £22,400
Part-time – 5 years
UK £1,200*
Overseas £2,400*
Distance-learning – 5 years
UK £1,200*
Overseas £2,400*
Start date: February 2023
Full-time – 1 year
UK £10,900
Overseas £22,400
Part-time – 5 years
UK £1,200*
Overseas £2,400*
Distance-learning – 5 years
UK £1,200*
Overseas £2,400*
Key information
Start date: February 2022
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 5 years
Distance-learning: 5 years
Start date: October 2022
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 5 years
Distance-learning: 5 years
Start date: February 2023
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 5 years
Distance-learning: 5 years
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Expenses (GBP)
22400
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
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accommodation
The international students can use the on-campus or off-campus accommodations while studying at the University of Surrey in the UK which has an affordable monthly rent for all the applicants, this university has more than 6000 rooms available in three different locations in Guildford with different price bands in shared or studio flats for all the students. Also, all of these rooms are fully furnished with bed, desk, chair, reading lamp, bookshelf, and so on. Therefore, the students can bring their personal belongings and start living in the UK. Furthermore, the applicants will pay about 158 pounds per week during their study period. However, it depends on the room choices that they have.
After Graduation
The international students must pay £363 for visa application and the same amount per each dependent who wants to come with them to the UK. Also, the students must refer to their visas to find out whether they can work while studying in this country or not. Overall, the University of Surrey recommends the students to focus on their studies and use the scholarships or funds to cover their study or a part of their living expenses in the UK. On the other hand, if the students find a relevant and suitable part-time career, they can gain more job experience and money to cover their fees while studying in this country. Furthermore, the international students in the UK can work to 20 hours per week.