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PostgraduateMSc

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering

Imperial College London
Kensington and Chelsea, England
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1 yearDuration
£45,000Per Year (Intl)
£19,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Geotechnical and Geological Engineering at Imperial College London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Kensington and Chelsea, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Examine core engineering science and recent research findings on this one-year, MSc course, designed to deepen your understanding of geotechnics. You'll explore key concepts and principles of soil mechanics before specialising in aspects of engineering geology. A major focus of this programme is to help you find solutions to engineering problems connected with the study of geological factors, such as soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions. International tuition fees are £45,000 per year, home/UK fees are £19,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics
Engineering Geology and Geological Processes
Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport
Geotechnical Site Investigation and Testing
Foundation Design and Ground Improvement
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Analysis
Research Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
MSc Research Project in Geotechnics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£45,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£45,000

Home Student Fee

£19,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
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About Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers Geotechnical and Geological Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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