Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Master of Science - MSc (UG)
Course Overview - Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Master of Science - MSc (UG)
• An advanced course designed to prepare you to tackle important environmental and infrastructure challenges from an engineering perspective, including safe supply of critical raw materials and resources.
• MSci Engineering Geology and Geotechnics focuses on understanding the Earth, its processes and resources in order to design safe and sustainable ground engineering for environmental infrastructure
• Gain technical experience through over 70 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent resea...
• An advanced course designed to prepare you to tackle important environmental and infrastructure challenges from an engineering perspective, including safe supply of critical raw materials and resources.
• MSci Engineering Geology and Geotechnics focuses on understanding the Earth, its processes and resources in order to design safe and sustainable ground engineering for environmental infrastructure
• Gain technical experience through over 70 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent research possibilities
• Study in Cornwall with access to incredible and unique local geology on your doorstep
• Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospects
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A33-A58
Institution Code
E84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Excluding General Studies. Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0
24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Geology subject area or 24 L3 credits at Merit Grade in two other acceptable Science subject area. (Please contact us for further guidance on our equivalencies and specific module requirements).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Applicants will be considered with IB 32 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL Grade 5 in Geology OR HL Grade 5 in two other Science subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants studying one of the following subjects in the BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma or BTEC Extended Certificate will be considered without the specific GCE A-Level subject requirements: Applied Science, Engineering.
T Level
T-level Design, surveying and planning for construction only
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £31,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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