Beng Hons Engineering Geology And Geotechnics With Placement

What you'll study on this BEng (Hons) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics degree

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

 

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.

 

Modules

Year 1

 

In your first year, you'll concentrate on the fundamentals of the geological sciences, as well as focusing on engineering mathematics and materials. You'll also develop key field skills on a number of field trips.

 

Core modules in this year include:

• Earth Materials – 20 credits
• Engineering Geology and Geohazards – 20 credits
• How the Earth Works – 20 credits
• Mathematical Principles – 20 credits
• Sedimentology and Palaeontology – 20 credits
• Soils & Materials 1 – 20 credits 

There are no optional modules in this year.

 

Year 2

 

In year 2, you'll specialise in the more applied areas of the subject and do fieldwork, which is a vital component of this geoscience degree.

 

Core modules in this year include:

• Geoenvironmental Risk Management – 20 credits
• Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing – 20 credits
• Ground Investigation – 20 credits
• Professional Skills for Geoscientists – 20 credits
• Soils and Materials 2 – 20 credits
• Structural Geology – 20 credits

 

There are no optional modules in this year.

 

Placement year (optional)

 

On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry.

 

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
 

Year 3

 

In your final year, you'll complete an independent project where you can decide the geological and engineering based topic, collect samples, carry out lab tests and report on your findings.

 

Core modules in this year include:

• Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Project – 40 credits
• Geohazard Risk Management – 20 credits
• Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology – 20 credits
• Rock Engineering – 20 credits
• Soils and Materials 3 – 20 credits

 

There are no optional modules in this year.

Typical offers

• A levels – ABB–BBC
• UCAS points – 112–128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, in Science subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology or relevant Technology subject) (calculate your UCAS points)
• T levels – Merit
• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM
   

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Tuition fees (2022 start)

 

• UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 per year (may be subject to annual increase)
• EU students – £9,250 a year (including Transition Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
• International students – £18,300 per year (subject to annual increase)

Engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers apply their knowledge of earth, soil and rock to the development of the built environment. They assess the geological suitability of locations chosen for the construction of projects such as bridges, dams, roads and tunnels, so that they can be built in a safe and sustainable way. 

 

Both engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers are in high demand in the UK and around the world. The Working Futures demand forecast, reported by Engineering UK, predicts the number of environmental professionals in the construction sector will increase by 35% by 2024.

 

The role of engineering geologist was also added to the UK's shortage occupation list in 2020.