Overview

Throughout the Environmental and Engineering Geology programme from University of Plymouth by combining the principles of geology, geotechnical and environmental sciences with an appreciation of new technologies you will develop interdisciplinary approaches to site investigation, soil and rock characterisation and the assessment of environmental contamination.

A focus on practical and field-based teaching will give you the skills to minimise the environmental impact, and promote the sustainable development of the built environment.

Key features

A unique programme combining environmental and engineering geology with an interdisciplinary approach to allow the communication and the collaboration between civil and geotechnical engineers, environmental experts, professional geologists, stakeholders to develop and promote sustainable projects and management of risks.

An employability focused programme with training in laboratory and site investigations.

The proximity - with an outstanding geology and several important sites where geohazards, contaminated land and engineering geology issues can be investigated directly in the field.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Placement Experience

Professional Practice in the Environmental Sector

Soil and Rock Mechanics, Characterisation and Field Skills

Geohazards and the Built Environment

Site Investigation and Land Quality

Water Management and Sustainability in Mining

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Geology View 66 other Masters in Environmental Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree (normally at upper second class or better) in a relevant discipline (e.g. BSc Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering) OR overseas equivalent.

If you apply with a recent lower second-class degree along with relevant industry experience, this will also be considered. If you apply without recent formal qualifications, but with relevant industry experience you will also be considered.

A minimum grade C in English Language at GCSE level OR a minimum overall score of 6.5 in IELTS with no less than 5.5 in any component.

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Tuition Fees

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21000 GBP / year

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11700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £650 per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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