Accredited under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.Variants
We are now offering this programme with the additional option of with study abroad (European).
Programme overview
This programme will provide you with the necessary training and skills to undertake professional employment in the civil, environmental, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering and mining-related industries. It also provides specialist knowledge in tunnel, surface and underground excavation design, and applied hydrogeology and risk assessment.
Taught modules take place at CSM over two semesters and individual projects are undertaken throughout the summer, often as industrial placements. The programme is suitable for geology and engineering graduates wishing to specialise in applied geotechnics.
This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.iom3.org for further information.
This MSc has a strong practical component that provides excellent training for students wishing to pursue a career in the UK or overseas geotechnical industry
Professor John Coggan, Programme Leader
