MSc, Geotechnical Engineering
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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MSc Geotechnical Engineering
The Geotechnical Engineering programme from Newcastle University will give you the specialist knowledge and training to prepare you for professional practice, meeting the national and international demand for geotechnical engineers.
COURSE CURRICULUM
GeomechanicsGround Investigation - Design, Principles and Practice Ground Improvement TechniquesSoil Modelling and Numerical MethodsGeotechnical DesignEngineering and Applied GeologyMSc Project and Dissertation in Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologySeismic Resistant DesignRANKING
#129
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QS, 2024
#159
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US News & World Report
#168
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THE (Times Higher Education, 2024)
#129
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Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
#130
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Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
ADMISSION CRITERIA
| TEST | MIN. SCORE | YOUR SCORE | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | N/A | No |
| GPA | 2.6 | N/A | No |
| TOEFL | 90 | N/A | No |
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Average cost before financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Summer 2025
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About University
Newcastle University, also known as the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. It is a member of the Russell Group, an association of research-intensive UK universities. The university has a rich history, with its roots dating back to the School of Medicine and Surgery established in 1834 and the College of Physical Science founded in 1871. These colleges eventually merged to form King's College, which later became the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. The university is organized into three faculties: the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Medical Sciences, and the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various subject areas. In terms of finances, the university reported an annual income of £543.2 million for the 2021–22 fiscal year, with a significant portion coming from research grants and contracts. The expenditure for the same period amounted to £624.3 million.
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