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MSc Geotechnical Engineering

UK

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What will I learn?

Overview

  • For students entering or working in a range of engineering careers within the construction, environmental and extractive industries
  • Taught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department
  • Gain knowledge in rock engineering, site investigation, data capture and data analysis required to understand the issues facing engineers excavating increasingly ambitious and complex underground spaces
  • Delivered by staff with strong research interests directly related to the topics covered, modules involve a broad range of activities and teaching delivery methods
  • Take advantage of workshops using the latest industry relevant computational tools, practical activities and group and individual exercises

Careers

Reputational and networking benefits

A unique benefit studying at Camborne School of Mines is the community and relations you will gain both during, and after your studies. Camborne School of Mines has a world-class reputation and excellent alumni network, allowing our graduates to prosper in their respective fields in all corners of the globe:

“I have worked in many places around the world and have yet to visit a country where I could not find at least one CSM graduate. In fact, there are normally several and they can often be found in influential positions.”

Tim Henderson, CSM graduate and current Technical Director at Glencore

Which department am I in?

Geology

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£26,500.00 (US$ 32,311) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

25 September 2023

Venue

University of Exeter Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Penryn Campus,

Penryn,

Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly,

TR10 9FE, England

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Students need to hold a relevant Bachelors degree with a grade equivalent to a UK Upper Second-class honours (2:1). We consider applications on a case-by-case basis, but typically we equate a GPA of 3.2 or above in a US first degree as comparable to a UK Upper Second-class.

For international students

A good honours degree from a recognised university (typically a 2:2 or higher) in a science, earth or environmental science, engineering or maths based subject. IELTS: Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section. TOEFL: Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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