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Geotechnical Engineering – (M.Sc.)
Newcastle University
School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
| Application Deadline: | Applications are considered throughout the year | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
You take compulsory modules (80 credits) plus optional modules (20 credits), followed by a research project written up as a dissertation (80 credits). The programme includes: geotechnical design; soil modelling and numerical methods; geomechanics; research methods for engineers; ground improvement techniques; engineering and applied geology; ground investigation; groundwater assessment.
Teaching methods include formal lectures, tutorials, seminars, open learning, group projects, computing workshops, laboratory and fieldwork, and site visits. Numerous contributions are made to the course by prominent visitors from the construction industry. Assessment is by formal written examinations, course work, the dissertation, and oral presentations. All modules are taught in one or two week blocks.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
CEG8201 Geomechanics
CEG8202 Ground Investigation
CEG8203 Geotechnical Design
CEG8204 Ground Improvement and Remediation Techniques
CEG8206 Engineering and Applied Geology
CEG8207 Field Class
CEG8205 Soil Modelling and Numerical Methods
CEG8303 Seismic Resistant Design
CEG8299 MSc Project and Dissertation in Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Optional modules:
CEG8106 Groundwater Contamination and Remediation
CEG8511 Ground Water Assessment
CEG8608 Contaminated Land
CEG8004 Enterprise for Construction
CEG8505 Climate Change: Earth System, Future Scenarios and Threats
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Requirements
Preferably an upper-second-class (2.1) Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in civil engineering or geology. Other relevant degree subjects are considered, as is work experience. Applicants whose first language is not English normally require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
This programme, accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), and the Institution of Highways and Transportation (IHT).
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