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Duration – 1 year full time
– 2 years part time
Entry requirements
A second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant Earth Science or Civil Engineering field such as Geology , Earth Science , Civil Engineering or a related discipline . Applicants with industrial and work experience will also be considered .
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UK / Channel Islands fees
Full time : £ 9,900 Part time : £ 4,950 ( per year )
EU fees with our Transition Scholarship
Full time : £ 9,900 Part time : £ 4,950 ( per year )
International fees
Full time : £ 19,200 Part time : £ 9,600 ( per year )
The School of Environment , Geography and Geosciences offers a limited number of scholarships for international postgraduate students .
Accredited by the Geological Society of London . It offers advanced professional and scientific training , providing an accelerated route for you to attain Chartered Status , such as Chartered Geologist ( CGeol ) and Chartered Scientist ( CSci ) on graduation .
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Engineering Geology MSc Advance your career in the environmental , engineering geological and geotechnical sectors . Learn the advanced skills needed to understand the impact of geological conditions on engineering structures such as tunnels , dams , mines , quarries , offshore platforms and wind farms .
Plan and conduct detailed investigations into surface and subsurface geology to identify adverse ground conditions , and design suitable remedial measures for these types of structures .
Apply your geological knowledge to engineering and construction projects both onshore and offshore . Learn about the advanced application of geology to the built environment and become skilled in lab techniques using our suite of labs and testing facilities . Get hands-on experience of engineering geological mapping techniques , geomorphological and terrain analysis , applied GIS , and remote sensing . Go on an overseas residential field trip to Southern France . Graduate able to meet the industry requirements for specialist engineering geologists and fulfilling an important step on the path to becoming a Chartered Geologist .
EXAMPLE MODULES
– Contaminated Land and Groundwater Protection
– Ground Models and Ground Investigation
– Research Skills and Project
– Rock Mechanics and Engineering Design
– Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Design
CONTACT TIME
You can expect on-campus , in-person teaching , two days per week ( one day for part time ).
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Environmental Geology and Land Contamination MSc Graduate ready to pursue varied roles in the specialist area of contaminated land consultancy , regulation and remediation , both in the UK and overseas , to ensure land is safe for use or development .
Learn how to investigate and understand contaminated sites . Explore how the whole geo-environmental system influences the movement of contaminants from source to potential receptors , through modules that cover hydrology , geochemistry , site investigation , geotechnics and land assessment .
Benefit from practical training – from field and site work , to laboratory analysis and data interpretation . Use our geotechnical and analytical labs , gaining practical experience in a range of soil and environmental testing facilities in our environmental chemistry analysis laboratory . Train in fieldwork techniques such as walkover surveys , sample collection and testing , and the use of GIS and interpretation of remote sensing . Learn from experts in the field , with extensive knowledge of groundwater hydrology , environmental geology and contaminated land management .
EXAMPLE MODULES
– Principles and Analysis of Pollution with Metals
– Contaminated Land and Groundwater Protection
– Principles of GIScience
– Ecotoxicology and Pollution
– Terrain Evaluation and Natural Hazards
– Ground Models and Ground Investigation
– Environmental Assessment
CONTACT TIME
On-campus , in-person teaching usually takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays .
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Duration – 1 year full time
– 2 years part time
Entry requirements
A second class honours degree in geology , geography , earth science , applied geology , civil engineering , chemistry , environmental science or a related discipline . Relevant industrial and work experience will be considered on an individual basis .
UK / Channel Islands fees
Full time : £ 9,900 Part time : £ 4,950 ( per year )
EU fees with our Transition Scholarship
Full time : £ 9,900 Part time : £ 4,950 ( per year )
International fees Full time : £ 19,200 Part time : £ 9,600 ( per year )
The School of Environment , Geography and Geosciences offers a limited number of scholarships for international postgraduate students .
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