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M.Sc. Earthquake and Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
University of Dundee
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time, Full-time |
Description
The MSc in Earthquake and Offshore Geotechnical Engineering is part of the Division of Civil Engineering's extensive programme of postgraduate studies and research. The course builds on the Division's renowned research expertise and industrial experience in current aspects of geotechnical engineering.
Course Benefits:
- Better preparation for successful careers in industry, commerce or academia
- Development of skills, knowledge and understanding in a specialist field
- Participation in the research activities of a world-class department
- A wide range of research projects are available in any of the following areas: earthquake engineering (foundations during earthquakes, liquefaction, faulting), offshore engineering (foundations, anchors, pipelines and offshore processes), foundation engineering and ground improvement. Some of these projects will be linked to industry
- Development of transferable skills in research methods, communication and management of large and small scale projects
- Part-time students have the option of relating their research project directly to ongoing work within their employment
Course Delivery:
For full-time students the course runs for 12 months starting in the autumn. Part-time students can take the course over a period of two or three years, and it may be possible for the research project to be carried out in collaboration with your current employer.
Contents
There are three main elements to the course programme:
Core ModulesThese provide skills generic to engineering and research. The three modules are:
- Research Methods and Communications
- Health, Safety & Environmental Engineering
Specialist Modules
The specialist modules provide in-depth and advanced knowledge, and build upon our expertise. These cover the following topics:
- Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
- Advanced Soil Mechanics and Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Research Project The research project accounts for half of the programme and gives you the opportunity to benefit from, and contribute to our research. At the end of the project students submit a dissertation based on their research. Students select their projects from a list offered by the academic staff or may suggest their own topic.
Students taking the Postgraduate Diploma carry out a shorter research project and complete an extended report.
Methods of Assessment:
The course is assessed by coursework and examination.
Requirements
Applicants should normally have, or expect to have an honours degree at 2.2 or above, or equivalent professional or overseas qualifications, in a relevant academic discipline. For applicants with a non-technical degree, they should hold a 2:1 honours degree or above, and their suitability for one of the MSc programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6 |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 550 |
Accreditation
Professional Accreditation: ICE/IStructE
The programme is currently approved by the Joint Board of Moderators as an Approved Further Learning Scheme for Charted Engineers.
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