Program Overview
The Advanced Geotechnical Engineering at University of Surrey is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Geotechnical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- Tuition: GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Guildford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Geotechnical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Energy Geotechnics
- Geotechnical Structures
- Deep Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures
- Soil-Structure Interaction
- Subsea Engineering
- Structural Safety and Reliability
- Earthquake Engineering
- Construction Management and Law
- Construction Organisation
- Project and Risk Management
- Infrastructure Systems Interdependencies and Resilience
- Infrastructure Investment and Financing
- Infrastructure Asset Management
- Sustainability and Infrastructure
- Groundwater Control
- Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling
- Dissertation project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A minimum of 60 per cent in an honours degree in civil engineering accredited to CEng (or a closely related subject), or a minimum of 70 per cent in an honours degree in civil engineering accredited to IEng (or a closely related subject).
Bearing in mind the extensive nature of infrastructure, closely related subjects may include transport engineers and analysts, offshore engineers, nuclear engineers and risk analysts. If you do not hold the required qualifications, you may still be eligible for the MSc if you have had five years\xc2\x92 experience in the infrastructure sector.
English language requirements
- IELTS minimum overall: 6.5
- IELTS minimum by component: 6.0
We offer intensive English language pre-sessional courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Surrey directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Surrey
University of Surrey
Guildford, United Kingdom
University of Surrey is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 1 September 2026
- Start Date in 2011
- Language English
- Duration 12 months