MSc (Eng) Geotechnical Engineering

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in civil engineering or a related engineering, science or mathematical discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied.
• For candidates with at least one years relevant experience, bachelor degrees with a 2:2 may be considered.
• Applications from professionally qualified and experienced candidates will also be considered.

Programme specification

The programme will allow students to:

- Develop a broad range of knowledge in order to allow professional practice in geotechnical engineering; • be trained in relevant field and laboratory techniques for the practice of geotechnical engineering;
- Develop critical analysis and advanced knowledge of the application of geological and geomorphological processes to civil engineering design; • gain an in-depth knowledge of geotechnical engineering;
- Develop the skills required to use modern analytical and numerical approaches to solve geotechnical problems such as design of foundations, slopes, retaining structures, and underground space;
- Develop essential teamwork and professional skills to allow successful project completion in a professional engineering framework;
- Develop a ground model.

The successful completion of the degree programme allows candidates with the appropriate first degree qualifications and after gaining the required professional experience, to seek professional accreditation for the award of Chartered Engineer (CEng) from the Engineering Council through the Institution of Civil Engineers. The Learning outcomes and technical content covered in the modules will equip the students with a wide range of competencies that are in line with the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) 4 required for the MSc Type I.

The strengths of the degree programme here in Leeds include:

- A learning experience within an environment of active research;
- Good collaboration with industry, locally, nationally and internationally;
- Extensive communication, employment-related and team skills development;
- Introduction to state-of-the-art analytical and numerical approaches used in geotechnical engineering
- A practical focus on geotechnical design as a means of managing geotechnical risk
- A practical focus on the management of construction of geotechnical structures.

All students should consult the School Code of Practice for Assessment to view the classification requirements for their programme.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Compulsory Modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CIVE5000M	MSc Dissertation	60	1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth)
CIVE5160M	Geotechnical Investigation and Characterisation	30	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CIVE5161M	Energy Geotechnics	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CIVE5162M	Constitutive Models and Numerical Analysis	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5164M	Transport Infrastructure Strategy	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CIVE5575M	Groundwater Pollution and Contaminated Land	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CIVE5671M	Geotechnical Engineering (MSc)	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5975M	Foundation Engineering (MSc)	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

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