Geotechnical Engineering

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Civil engineering

About this course

Help create our infrastructure, maintain our existing assets, make our cities safer and do so more sustainably. Specialise in this branch of engineering and become an in-demand global talent, whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional.

You'll learn how to engineer the ground to make sure modern structures like buildings earth dams, roads, railways and bridges are safe to use. From planning and directing investigations, to interpreting results and proposing solutions, this course prepares you to tackle key engineering challenges.

Course highlights Blending theory and practice, our Geotechnical course will develop and enrich your career potential. It builds on our long-standing expertise and you’ll have lots of opportunities to benefit from our links with industry.

Network at talks given by professional bodies, gain insights from visiting industrialists and build your connections. You'll also be able to apply your knowledge and skills to design projects.

  • Study within our state-of-the-art School of Engineering Building.

  • Take advantage of 70 years of experience.

  • Participate in industry-led guest lectures.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 6 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 10 Months

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 10 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2114 Physical scientists
    2121 Civil engineers
    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Civil engineering