Geotechnical Engineering

University of Birmingham

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Civil engineering

Geotechnical Engineering MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Birmingham, based in Birmingham, taught full-time over 1 year.

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Civil engineering