Master's
MSc Civil Engineering
Abertay UniversityScotland
- Intake
- January 2027
- Tuition fee
- £18,950 (2027/28 international)
- Duration
- 1 year
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Master'sGeotechnical Engineering
MSc Geotechnical Engineering
Abertay University · Dundee, Scotland
- Level
- Master's
- Duration
- Full-time: 16 months (January start)
- Intake
- January 2027
- Tuition fee
- £18,950 / year
- Initial deposit
- £18,950
- Location
- Dundee, Scotland
Course overview
The MSc Geotechnical Engineering develops advanced knowledge for foundation design, offshore engineering and sustainable ground engineering. It emphasises advanced site investigation, geotechnical design, finite-element analysis, field data collection and practical industry-standard tools.
Course details
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Duration
- Full-time: 16 months (January start)
- Intake
- January 2027
- Tuition fee
- £18,950 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)
- Initial deposit
- £18,950
- City
- Dundee
- Country
- Scotland
- Campus
- Abertay University, Dundee
About this information
The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.
English Language Requirements
Main English Requirements
IELTS Academic
6 overall
Components: 5.5
Most of our undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses require English at IELTS 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5) or a University-accepted equivalent
Alternative English Requirements
Oxford ELLT
6 overall
Components: 5
Minimum pass of 6 overall (with minimum scores in speaking, reading and listening at 5, and writing at 6)
Duolingo English Test
105 overall
Components: 95
For courses requiring an overall score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, a minimum score of 120 overall with 110 in each element is required
Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.
Entry requirements
For applicants from Pakistan
- For Pakistan: Bachelor's degree (4–5 years) with minimum GPA 3.2 or 70% in a subject related to the chosen course.
General entry requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in Building/Building Technology, Geotechnical Sciences, Geotechnology, Construction, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering or Structural Engineering; relevant professional experience may be considered through RPL.
Scholarships & discounts
Abertay International Scholarship: up to £3,000 per year for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students (course pages state eligibility/award details; exact award can depend on current scholarship terms).
Pre-CAS interview
- Required
- Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
- Interview type
- On CAS Shield
- Stage
- Before the initial deposit is paid
- Format
- Recorded interview
Course modules
- Advanced site investigation; geotechnical engineering design; offshore engineering; finite-element analysis; modern site investigation and interpretation; research methods; project management and risk assessment; sustainable geotechnical design; individual research project.
Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.