Engineering Geology and Geotechnics

University of Exeter
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Environmental and earth sciences

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

- Designed to prepare you to tackle important environmental and infrastructure challenges from an engineering perspective, including safe supply of critical raw materials and resources

  • BSc Engineering Geology and Geotechnics focusses on understanding the Earth, its processes and resources in order to design safe and sustainable ground engineering for environmental infrastructure

  • Gain technical experience through over 60 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent research possibilities

  • Study in Cornwall with access to incredible and unique local geology on your doorstep

  • Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospects

    To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Higher AABBB
    Scottish Advanced Higher BBB
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
    2114 Physical scientists
    2121 Civil engineers
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2151 Conservation professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Cornwall
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,000