IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component
Our Engineering Geology Masters degree provides concentrated one-year training in engineering geology and related geotechnical subjects to prepare you for professional practice in engineering geology and geotechnical engineering.
It gives you a grounding in the application of geological principles to a wide range of fields appropriate to civil, ground and mining engineering.
Studying engineering geology will provide you with excellent job opportunities as a result of high calibre academic training, as well as the development of strong skills in terms of both critical and independent thought and team work.
Most of our graduates join consulting engineering and environmental consulting companies, while others go on to PhD studies.
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Year 1
Compulsory modules
Geological Investigation and Characterisation30 credits
Soils Engineering30 credits
Rock Engineering30 credits
Engineering Geology: Dissertation Project60 credits
Hydrogeology and Contaminant Processes15 credits
Hazards, Resilience and Sustainable Engineering15 credits
International Foundation Year
International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses.
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Here are some of the roles that our recent graduates are now in:
AECOMM, Consulting Engineers
Amey, Consulting
Arcadis, Design and Consultancy
Arup, Consulting Engineers
Atkins, Consulting Engineers
Golder Associates, Consulting Engineers
Hyder Consulting
Jacobs, Consulting Engineers
Mott MacDonald, Consulting Engineers
Network Rail
RSK, Engineering and Environmental Consultancy
Soil Engineering, Geotechnical Contractors
Wardell Armstrong, Consulting Engineers
WSP, Consulting Engineers
We have a strong commitment to enhancing student employability and our own dedicated school Employability Officer. We offer extra support and activities to help you stand out in your chosen field and achieve your career goals. In particular, employers frequently advertise opportunities via the programme team.
There is also an opportunity to network with industry sponsors at a dedicated Industry Recruitment Day, the School of Earth and Environment Careers Fair, as well as opportunities to undertake dissertation project work with potential employers.
Careers support
We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate.
300 GBP/year
