Engineering Geology and Geotechnics

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

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The University of Exeter

United Kingdom , Exeter

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

F615

Campuses

Penryn

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,200 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Engineering Geology and Geotechnics

About

An advanced course designed to prepare you to tackle site investigation, ground engineering and remediation associated with civil engineering infrastructure projects and the safe supply of critical raw materials

MSci Engineering Geology and Geotechnics focuses on understanding the Earth, its processes and resources, and the engineering properties of rocks and soils

Gain technical experience through over 70 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent research possibilities

Study in Cornwall with access to world-class 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

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements (typical offer)

Qualification	Typical offer	Required subjects
A-Level	ABB	GCE AL in two science subjects at grade B or AL Geology at grade B. GCE AL science includes: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. *If more than one of these is taken they would only count as one 'science' but could count as two A-levels towards our general requirements.
IB	32/655	Two science subjects at HL5 or Geology at HL5
BTEC	DDM	BTEC Extended Diploma (2016) - Applicants studying one of the following new BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL requirements: Applied Science, Engineering.
GCSE	C or 4	English Language and Mathematics
Access to HE	24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade	12 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Geology subject area or 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in two other acceptable Science subject area
T-Level	Distinction	T-level Design, surveying and planning for construction only
Contextual Offer	A-Level: BBC IB: 28/554 BTEC: DMM	Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers.
Other accepted qualifications	View other accepted qualifications
English language requirements	International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply

English Program Requirements

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Career

Careers

Who is this course for?

This degree is most suitable for applicants with experience of working in public management or governance broadly defined, for example:

national, regional and local governments and their partner organisations
not-for profit bodies
non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
charities
companies working with government
consultancies
think tanks
research institutes
campaigning organisations

Many of our students have already embarked on a career in public service, but we do accept students who have demonstrated a commitment to a role and career in public governance, NGOs, and international organisations.

Careers

We have a long history of teaching public administration and public policy to postgraduates at Exeter. Students have gone on to careers in regional governments, ministries, embassies and other organisations around the world.

Employer-valued skills

The need to develop management and leadership skills is being recognised as increasingly important within the public sector and this has been reflected by the introduction of management competencies and a growing demand for formal qualifications for senior management positions.

There are many reasons to study for the Exeter MPA including:

Enhancing your opportunities for career progression
Obtaining a wider perspective of the environment in which you work
Developing strategic decision making and leadership skills
Improving your confidence and credibility in the workplace
Gaining more knowledge about other people and other organisations
Networking and sharing experiences with public sector colleagues

Careers support

Our careers advisory service provides expert guidance to all students to enable them to plan their futures through psychometric testing, employer presentations, skills events, practice job interviews and CV preparation.