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Geotechnics in Partnership with Industry – (M.Sc.)
University of Strathclyde
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| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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We are sorry to announce that this course has been suspended for session 2012/2013
This one year MSc runs in partnership with industry. It acts as a geotechnical specialisation degree for civil engineering graduates, as well as a conversion course for earth sciences, physics or mathematics graduates wishing to develop skills for a career in geotechnical engineering.
This MSc is currently run jointly with the University of Strathclyde & University of Glasgow, with a joint award.
The Programme and its International Context
This innovative course taught by staff at the University of Strathclyde and the University of Glasgow, Scotland, is run in partnership with industry and is therefore closely aligned with industry's needs. The industrial partners include major consultancies, such as Atkins, Jacobs, Donaldson Associates, Halcrow and Scott Wilson, specialist geotechnical contractors, such as BAM Ritchies and Keller Ground Engineering, as well as the international site investigation specialist Fugro Engineering Services. The course has been accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers as meeting the requirements for Further Learning (CEng status).
The one year MSc course acts as a geotechnical specialisation degree for civil engineering graduates, as well as a conversion degree for geology/physics/mathematics graduates who want to develop skills for an exciting career in geotechnical engineering. The broad syllabus covers topics from applied mechanics and geotechnical design to geoenvironmental applications and geochemistry.
The innovative feature of the course is the integration of modern techniques for analysis, such as numerical modelling using PLAXIS, within the syllabus. Consultancies across the world have currently over 6000 PLAXIS licenses, and 2D numerical analyses have become routine.
The course enables students to be at the leading edge of their profession. Additionally, the course has a major design element, culminating to a major group design project that integrates all their knowledge and acts as a platform for structured self-learning. The design teaching is based on Eurocodes and most up-to-date specialist design guidelines. Individual modules are offered also as stand-alone CPD modules. The case studies and design projects are based on real projects, developed in collaboration with the industrial partners, who also propose topics for industrially-relevant MSc projects and provide co-supervision.
The course consists of eight modules, including two optional modules, totalling 120 credits and a dissertation project. Dissertation topics will be selected by students in consultation with the course leaders. In addition to the project proposed by course leaders and the industrial partners, the students may propose topics themselves.
Contents
Main topics covered include:
* Basic and Advanced Soil Mechanics
* Design of Slopes and Earth Retaining Walls (using GEO-SLOPE and ReWard)
* Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations(simple design methods and numerical modelling)
* Design of Ground Improvement and Reinforcement
* Site Investigation and Risk Assessment
* Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling
* Groundwater and Dewatering
* Soil Modelling and Numerical Analysis (using PLAXIS)
* Geo-environmental Engineering
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Normally, first- or second-class Honours degree from a UK University (or equivalent) in engineering, earth science, physics or mathematics. Alternative qualifications may be considered.
English Language Requirements
In addition to academic qualifications, you must also be able to show that you have a sufficient grasp of English. If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your proficiency before you can begin the course, and you are strongly advised to take the IELTS or the TOEFL test examination. The University's general entry requirements are IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 600 (including the Test of Written English), TOEFL 250 (computer based test) and TOEFL 100 (internet based test).
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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