University of Exeter
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc
University of Exeter

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc and other courses in Earth Sciences at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Earth Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
89 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Earth Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Earth Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25500 £24500 £29000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £22000 - £27000 £24000 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24981 £24496 £28785
25-75 percentile range £21491 - £29019 £19181 - £30313 £22339 - £36076

Course Description

  • An advanced course designed to prepare you to tackle important environmental and infrastructure challenges from an engineering perspective, including safe supply of critical raw materials and resources.
  • MSci Engineering Geology and Geotechnics focuses on understanding the Earth, its processes and resources in order to design safe and sustainable ground engineering for environmental infrastructure
  • Gain technical experience through over 70 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent research possibilities
  • Study in Cornwall with access to incredible and unique local geology on your doorstep
  • Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospects

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.

Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc at University of Exeter

50% Secretarial and related occupations
15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.

We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance. For more information, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £29700 year 1
International £29700 year 1

Additional fee information

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Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

    • #6 
    • #7 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #49 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #51 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #6 
    • #9 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #27 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 35 university rankings of University of Exeter

About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.

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Student composition of University of Exeter

undergraduates:
22975
postgraduates:
6895
Total:
29870
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Where is this programme taught

University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
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