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Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics (Years Sandwich with Work Placement) University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth, UK

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GBP 19950

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Take your first step towards becoming a professional Chartered Engineering Geologist or Chartered Geotechnical Engineer on this unique BEng (Hons) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics degree course – accredited by The Geological Society of London.

As the only engineering degree taught in science anywhere in the UK, this course will enable you to apply geoscience to the built environments of the future.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of geological science and develop the technical expertise to work on the design and construction of tunnels, roads, dams, and surface and underground mine excavations, at a university where engineering geology and geotechnics have been taught for more than 50 years.

Course highlights

  • Build a practical engineering geology and geotechnics skillset, including gamma spectrometry, electron microscopy, crystal growth and low temperature physics, and use our specialist petrology, geochemistry and rock mechanics labs
  • Get out of the classroom and put what you learn into practice on field trips to locations such as the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Norfolk, the Cotswolds, Scotland and the French Alps
  • Take advantage of our outstanding industry links, learning from academics with experience from the heart of the sector, including the British Geological Survey, Atkins and ACOM
  • Study on the only Engineering Geology and Geotechnics degree to offer at least 44 weeks of paid work placement, at organisations such as Mott McDonald and Ramboll UK
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    62 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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