MSc Environmental and Engineering Geology in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth | Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 18,000
(c. USD24,086.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This program integrates environmental and engineering geology to create an exceptional basis for careers in industry and consulting. By merging geological principles with geotechnical and environmental sciences, along with emerging technologies, you'll gain interdisciplinary skills for site analysis, soil/rock assessment, and environmental contamination evaluation.

Emphasis on hands-on fieldwork equips you with techniques to reduce environmental impact while advancing sustainable development in construction.

A distinctive curriculum that bridges environmental and engineering geology through interdisciplinary methods, fostering collaboration between geotechnical engineers, environmental specialists, geologists, and stakeholders to create sustainable projects and risk management strategies.
Career-oriented training featuring both laboratory and field investigation techniques.
Prime location with exceptional geological features and key sites for studying geohazards, contaminated land, and engineering geology through direct field observation.
Comprehensive expertise in environmental and geoscience disciplines, with master's programs offered in Plymouth and sustainable geoscience at the Sustainable Earth Institute.
Cutting-edge facilities including chemistry labs, Earth science laboratories, physical geography resources, and dedicated geotechnical testing spaces.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

An honours degree (normally at lower second class or better) in a relevant discipline (e.g. BSc Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering) OR overseas equivalent. If you apply with a recent lower second-class degree along with relevant industry experience, this will also be considered. If you apply without recent formal qualifications, but with relevant industry experience you will also be considered.
A minimum grade C in English Language at GCSE level OR a minimum overall score of 6.5 in IELTS with no less than 5.5 in any component.

TOEFL IBT 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18

Tuition GBP 18,000

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