Master of Science [M.Sc] (Geotechnical Engineering)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
26,640/Yr
26,640 /Yr
- The University of Birmingham offers a Master in Geotechnical Engineering program for a duration of 1 year.
- It is an on-campus program and available Full-time and Part-time.
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Geotechnical Engineering Masters/MSc program is designed to support high-level training and enhance both student's technical and managerial skills. With an excellent reputation across the industry, the course focuses on essential aspects of the subject, including:
- Physical, Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Soils and Rocks,
- Ground Investigation
- Field and Laboratory Testing
- Engineering Geology and Site Investigation
- Analysis, Design, and Construction of foundations, retaining walls, tunnels, embankments, and slopes including methods of ground reinforcement and improvement.
- Students will develop a sound knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, current civil engineering design, and construction management and practice. The research project allows for detailed study into a particular area of geotechnical engineering and can focus upon laboratory testing, numerical modeling, or management of geotechnical processes/applications.
- Modern structures, such as buildings, embankments, and dams, must satisfy exacting stability and deformation criteria, and they may have to be sited on weak or compressible ground. It is the responsibility of the geotechnical engineer to plan and direct the necessary ground investigations and laboratory testing, interpret the results, and propose methods of design and construction to overcome difficulties caused by inadequate ground.
- This will support student's careers as geotechnical engineers, enabling them to plan and direct ground investigations and laboratory testing, giving them the basis for interpreting results and proposing the optimum methods of design and construction.
- Job opportunities after the Master in Geotechnical Engineering and the average salary goes up to 69,683USD.
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Important Dates
Applications are accepted until the program is full.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 26640 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | 10645 |
| Total Cost | 10645 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 26640 |
| 2021 | 33537 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have Bachelor's degree (4 years) from a recognized university and institution.
- Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science.
- An average GPA of 3.5 or more.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 65%-70%
- A four-year Bachelors degree (first-class or very good upper second class)
- Or A three-year Bachelor's degree (first-class) from recognized institutions in India.
- MSc programs the Business School will consider holders of three-year degree programs (first-class or very good upper second class) from recognized institutions in India.
- Standard English language requirements apply.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
80 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
5.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
60 / 90
Avg. Score in
PTE
298 / 340
Avg. Score in
GRE
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- References: On Student's applications, they will have been asked for contact details of one or two references. For some courses, they will need the references before a decision to be made eg. School of Education courses.
- The reference is on official headed paper with the organization or university’s logo and address
- It includes the date, your details and the details of the referee
- A summary of how they know you and confirm your suitability for studying on the course you have applied for
- It should be signed by the referee with their official contact details.
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Academic certificate and transcript(s) for all prior degrees:
- Students will have been asked to upload a scan of their original or certified copies of their degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) on the Postgraduate Application Portal.
- Send in their original or certified copies of their documents if the Admissions team requests to verify them.
- If students don’t have certified copies of their documents and would prefer not to send the original, they can get copies certified by either the institution where they studied; a notary; or the British Council (students outside of the UK).
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Research proposal: If students have applied for a research-based programme (MRes, MPhil, PhD, etc.) they will have been asked to submit a research proposal.
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Sample work: If students are required to submit a piece of example work usually a short written piece (common for programmes such as Creative Writing or English Literature); music composition or performance for those looking to study music-related programmes they will be notified by the academic tutor before they can access and make a decision on their application.
- Test Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Following are the Job opportunities of Master in Geotechnical Engineering are:
- Construction firms.
- Consultation Agencies.
- Infrastructure Development firms.
- Mining firms.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviva Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Goa Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| M.Sc Geotechnical Engineering | full time | 1 year | on-campus | 26640 |
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