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Applied Geotechnics – (M.Sc.)
The University of Exeter
School of Geography, Archaeology and Earth Resources
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,255 - ≈ € 16,564 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Exeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Exeter
Location
Cornwall Campus
This programme will provide you with the necessary training and skills to undertake professional employment in the civil, environmental, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering and mining-related industries. It also provides specialist knowledge in tunnel, surface and underground excavation design, and applied hydrogeology and risk assessment.
Taught modules take place at CSM over two semesters and individual projects are undertaken throughout the summer, often as industrial placements. The programme is suitable for geology and engineering graduates wishing to specialise in applied geotechnics.
Contents
Total credits required: MSc 180; PgDip 120
Compulsory modules
* Fundamental Geotechnics (30)
* Hazard and Risk Assessment (30)
* Project and Dissertation (60)
Option modules
Two from:
* Tunnelling and Underground Excavation (30)
* Surface Excavation Design (30)
* Environmental Assessment and Monitoring (30)
* Project Management, Finance and Appraisal (30)
Four modules and a final project and dissertation (four months duration) are required for the MSc. Two modules and a final project and dissertation are required for the award of the PgDip.
For a full list and details of the individual modules, please see the MSc/PgDip Applied Geotechnics programme pages on the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences webpages.
Please note that availability of all modules is subject to timetabling constraints and that not all modules are available every year.
Assessment
By a combination of continuous assessment and written examination plus a dissertation of 15,000–20,000 words.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate science or engineering discipline.
English requirements: IELTS 6.5
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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