Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

The University of Surrey offers the advanced Geotechnical Engineering MSc degree that produces well-trained graduates that are in high demand and equipped to work in fields such as construction, infrastructure development, environmental engineering, and geological consulting.

Geotechnical engineering – the mechanics of the Earth’s materials – is a sector with a huge global skills shortage. This means that well-trained geotechnical engineers are in high demand. This Advanced Geotechnical Engineering will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue an exciting career in the geotechnical engineering sector, including offshore and earthquake geotechnics.

Career opportunities

• The MSc from University of Surrey will develop your understanding of the principles and theories behind ground engineering, from soil mechanics to site investigation and from advanced soil testing to foundation design. We’ll provide you with the necessary skills to address technological challenges in the geotechnical engineering sector.You’ll explore a variety of topics, including deep foundations in urban areas, deep water energy resources exploration, field monitoring, foundations for energy infrastructure and major bridges, and tunnelling.You’ll be taught in highly specialised facilities, such as our Geotechnics and Geology Teaching Laboratory, by academics who are leaders in their field. Throughout your course, you’ll also benefit from the expert knowledge of specialist guest speakers, including visiting academics and engineers working in industry.University of Surrey masters courses in civil and environmental engineering open up a huge range of career opportunities, including with major consultancies and contractors.Recent MSc graduates have been employed by:
• AECOM

• Amey

• Arcadis

• ARUP

• A-squared Studio

• Atkins

• Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure

• Fluor

• Highways England

• Laing O’Rourke

• Mott MacDonald

• Peter Brett Associates

• WSP.

This program is accredited by the European Accreditation of Engineering programs (EUR-ACE).

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution.

Courses include:

• Advanced Soil Mechanics

• Energy Geotechnics

• Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design

• Durability Of Bridges And Structures

• Steel Building Design

• Structural Mechanics & Finite Elements

• Infrastructure Systems, Interdependencies And Resilience

• Global Challenges In Water And Health

• Infrastructure Asset Management