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Programme Specification [Postgraduate]
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MSc Soil Mechanics Cluster
This document provides a definitive record of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student may reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. This programme specification is intended as a reference point for prospective students, current students, external examiners and academic and support staff involved in delivering the programme and enabling student development and achievement.
Programme Information
Programme Title
Soil Mechanics Soil Mechanics with Environmental Geotechnics Soil Mechanics with Engineering Seismology Soil Mechanics with Business Management
Award(s) MSc
Programme Code
(1YFT) H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
(2YPT) H2U324 H2UN24 H2U424 H2A424
Awarding Institution Imperial College London
Teaching Institution Imperial College London
Faculty Faculty of Engineering
Department Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Main Location of Study South Kensington Campus
Mode and Period of Study 1 academic year (12 months), full-time or 2 academic years (24 months), part-time
Cohort Entry Points Annually in October
Relevant QAA Benchmark Statement(s) and/or other external reference points
Master’s Degrees in Engineering
Total Credits ECTS: 90 CATS: 180
FHEQ Level Level 7
EHEA Level 2nd cycle
External Accreditor(s) The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Accreditation received: 2002
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Accreditation renewal: 2020 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Accreditation received: 2002 Accreditation renewal: 2020 Institute of Highway Engineers (IHIE) Accreditation received: 2016 Accreditation renewal: 2020 The Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) Accreditation received: 2016 Accreditation renewal: 2020
Specification Details
Student cohorts covered by specification 2017-18 entry
Person responsible for the specification Fionnuala NiDhonnabhain, PGT Courses Manager
Date of introduction of programme
H2U3: 1950 H2UN: 1972 H2U4: 1992 H2A4: 2003
Date of programme specification/revision February 2018
Programme Overview
Established in 1950 the MSc course cluster in Soil Mechanics remains the flagship in its subject. The course is designed to provide students with a solid technical basis in the key areas of Geotechnics through a coherent, coordinated and balanced degree programme, integrating core engineering science and recent research findings with practical application. All of the Soil Mechanics MSc courses share approximately 80% of the curriculum (core modules see side column), while the remaining 20% allow specialisation in the areas of Advanced Soil Mechanics, Engineering Seismology, Environmental Geotechnics, Sustainable Development and Business Management. Distinctive features of this programme include strong links with industry, emphasis on field-work, laboratory testing using state-of-the-art facilities and numerical analysis using in-house state-of-the-art software, and teaching by leading experts in the field of Soil Mechanics. The course comprises two terms of lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and individual coursework assignments and one term devoted to a research dissertation. The lab classes offer first-hand experience of experimental soil mechanics in our modern, purpose-built teaching laboratories. The programme also includes three field trips; one weekend in each of the Autumn and Spring terms to investigate the engineering geology and geotechnical issues in two distinct areas of the UK and a one-week study tour in the beginning of the Summer term visiting several geotechnical and geological projects in Southern Europe. A year comprises two separate periods. The first includes lectures, tutorials and individual coursework assignments, the second consisting of a research
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dissertation. The dissertation may be undertaken at College or in collaboration with industry. Other projects have involved a period of data collection or field study abroad. The combined cost of these trips will not exceed £1,000. The full-time programme is taken over 12 months, with a single entry point per year at the beginning of October.
Learning Outcomes
The Imperial Graduate Attributes are a set of core competencies which we expect students to achieve through completion of any Imperial College degree programme. The Graduate Attributes are available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/students/academic-support/graduate-attributes
Knowledge and Understanding of:
A selection of the major topics in the subject, their recognition and underlying fundamental principles
Research techniques which might include information retrieval, experimental design and statistics, modelling and safety.
The essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relevant to the students’ chosen areas of research.
Management and communication skills, including problem definition, project design, decision processes, teamwork, written and oral reports, and scientific publications.
Intellectual/Thinking Skills
Analyse and solve problems using a multidisciplinary approach, applying professional judgements to balance costs, benefits, safety and social and environmental impact.
Integrate and critically evaluate information.
Formulate and apply appropriate solutions.
Plan, conduct and write-up a programme of individual research. Practical Skills
Plan and execute safely a series of experiments or computations.
Use laboratory methods or computer-based tools to generate data.
Analyse results, determine their strength and validity, and make recommendations.
Prepare technical and design reports.
Give technical presentations.
Use the scientific literature effectively. Transferable Skills
Communicate effectively through oral presentations, computer processing and presentations, and written reports.
Apply knowledge and modelling skills.
Management skills: decision processes, objective criteria, problem definition, project design and evaluation needs.
Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Transfer techniques and solutions from one discipline to another.
Use Information and Communications Technology.
Manage resources and time.
Learn independently with open-mindedness and critical enquiry. Learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development.
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Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement
Normally a 2.1 UK Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in a relevant subject (particularly in subjects such as Civil Engineering, as well as other branches of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences and other numerate disciplines) (or a comparable qualification recognised by the College).
Non-academic Requirements Applicants with relevant industrial and professional experience may also be considered.
English Language Requirement Standard requirement IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each element or equivalent.
Applicants may be invited to interview with one or more members of staff, or to undertake additional entry assessments as appropriate.
The programme’s competency standards document can be found at: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/faculty-of-engineering/civil/public/msc/Competency-Standards.pdf
Learning & Teaching Strategy
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Methods
Lectures
Tutorials
Group discussions and group work
Presentation skills
Laboratory practicals
Progress tests
Computer laboratory sessions
Practical work
Individual research project
Seminars and workshops
Field trips and site visits
Computer sessions
E-learning & Blended Learning Methods Blackboard Learn (VLE)
Online assignments and coursework
Project Learning Methods Group coursework
Individual research project
Research methodology teaching
Placement Learning Methods Students may be permitted an industry
placement as part of the dissertation element of the degree
Assessment Strategy
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Assessment Methods
Individual and group coursework assignments
Written examinations
A research dissertation
Field trip reports
Group projects and presentations
Academic Feedback Policy
The following are the mechanisms in place for providing prompt feedback to students on their performance in coursework and examinations and processes for monitoring:
GTAs, specifically trained in the marking of coursework and minor project elements are used to ensure return of marked work within the two-week specification.
Marked and annotated coursework is returned to students.
Some academic staff provide verbal feedback in class, others distribute written overviews.
Feedback on performance in the mock test undertaken in the final week of the autumn term is provided in the beginning of the spring term.
Provisional feedback on examination performance is provided to the students in July by Personal Tutors.
Re-sit Policy
In line with College policy, students who are unsuccessful in any of their examinations may usually be allowed an opportunity to re-sit at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. Specific information regarding re-sits for Taught Master’s degrees can be found in the relevant Academic Regulations available at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/about/governance/academic-governance/regulations/
Mitigating Circumstances Policy
Students may be eligible to apply for mitigation if they have suffered from serious and unforeseen circumstances during the course of their studies that have adversely affected their ability to complete an assessment task and/or their performance in a piece of assessment. The College’s Policy on Mitigating Circumstances is available at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/about/governance/academic-governance/academic-policy/exams-and-assessment/
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Programme Structure
Soil Mechanics
Full-time Pre-session Term One
Term Two
Term Three/Four
Core Modules 0 7 12 0
Elective Modules 0 0 0 0
Projects 0 0 0 1
Soil Mechanics with Environmental Geotechnics
Full-time Pre-session Term One
Term Two
Term Three/Four
Core Modules 0 9 9 0
Elective Modules 0 0 0 0
Projects 0 0 0 1
Soil Mechanics with Engineering Seismology
Full-time Pre-session Term One
Term Two
Term Three/Four
Core Modules 0 9 9 0
Elective Modules 0 0 0 0
Projects 0 0 0 1
Soil Mechanics with Business Management
Full-time Pre-session Term One
Term Two
Term Three/Four
Core Modules 0 9 9 0
Elective Modules 0 0 0 0
Projects 0 0 0 1
Part-Time Study: Term Release
The Soil Mechanics courses may be taken part-time, on a term-by-term basis only, as follows: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/civil-engineering/prospective-students/postgraduate-taught-admissions/geotechnics-cluster/term-release/
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Assessment Dates & Deadlines
Written Examinations January [Business Management only] May
Coursework Assessments Continuous
Project Deadlines September
Practical Assessments Continuous
Assessment Structure
Marking Scheme [College]
The Geotechnics MSc cluster maintains an independent marking scheme, which is then converted to the Imperial College Marking Scheme. In line with the policy on assessment of advanced postgraduate courses provided by Imperial College London, no compensation will be given in assessments in which a candidate has achieved less than 40% in one or more of the examination papers or coursework components. The MSc degree is awarded to any student who achieves all of the following components according to the Imperial College Marking Scheme: An aggregate mark of 50% minimum in the three elements of assessment, which are: (1) written examinations; (2) all coursework; (3) the dissertation. Where a student is not attending or progressing to the satisfaction of the Course Director during the session, a note of warning may be sent to him/her, indicating that a failure to improve will result in a “six-week warning” being sent to them by the College Registry. This is equivalent to notice of withdrawal and may result in: (For Visa-dependent students) a report being sent to the UK-VI, and curtailment of the student Visa, and with this revoking the right to remain in the UK. (For sponsored students) a report being made to your sponsors. Pass:
A candidate must achieve: An aggregate mark of 50% minimum in the three elements of assessment, which are: (1) written examinations, (2) all coursework and (3) the dissertation. Merit: A candidate must achieve: An aggregate mark of 60% minimum in the three elements of assessment, which are: (1) written examinations, (2) all coursework and (3) the dissertation. Distinction: A candidate must achieve: An aggregate mark of 70% minimum in the three elements of assessment, which are: (1) written examinations, (2) all coursework and (3) the dissertation.
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Module Weightings
[Cross-reference with MSc curriculum on the following page]
Code Module Weighting ECTS
Spring Term
CI9-GEO-03 Embankments and Earthworks 3.33% 3
CI9-GEO-04 Stability of Soil Slopes 3.33% 3
CI9-GEO-05 Foundations 3.33% 3
CI9-GEO-06 Earth Pressures 3.33% 3
CI9-GEO-11 Advanced Soil Behaviour 5.55% 5
CI9-GEO-12 Geotechnical Processes 2.22% 2
CI9-GEO-13 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 5.55% 5
CI9-GEO-15 Current Developments in Geotechnical Engineering
CI9-GEO-16 Partly Saturated Soil Behaviour 5.55% 5
CI9-GEO-17 Advanced Constitutive Modelling 2.22% 2
CI9-GEO-34 Contaminated Land and Groundwater 5.55% 5
CI9-GEO-37 Rock Engineering 3.33% 3
CI9-B-3 Project Management 5.55% 5
CI9-B-4 Business Environments & Construction Law 5.55% 5
Code Module Weighting ECTS
Summer Term
CI9-GEO-21 Dissertation 33.30% 30
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MSc Curriculum: Modules per programme
Code Module Name ECTS H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-01 Consolidation and Seepage 5 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-02 Strength and Deformation (CI4-454) 4 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-03 Embankments and Earthworks 3 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-04 Stability of Soil Slopes 3 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-05 Foundations 3 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-06 Earth Pressures 3 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-07 Analysis and Constitutive Modelling 5 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-08 Laboratory and Field Techniques 5 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-09 Site Investigation and Ground Models 3 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-10 Engineering Geomorphology 5 H2U3 H2UN / /
CI9-GEO-11 Advanced Soil Behaviour 5 H2U3 / H2U4 /
CI9-GEO-12 Geotechnical Processes 2 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-13 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (CI9-STR-38)
5 / / H2U4 /
CI9-GEO-15 Current Developments in Geotechnical Engineering
H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-16 Partly Saturated Soil Behaviour 5 H2U3 H2UN / /
CI9-GEO-17 Advanced Constitutive Modelling 3 H2U3 / / /
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork 2 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-21 Dissertation 30 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-GEO-30 Geotechnical Hazards (CI4-452, CI9-STR-37)
5 / / H2U4 /
CI9-GEO-34 Contaminated Land and Groundwater (CI9-EE-04)
3 / H2UN / /
CI9-GEO-37 Rock Engineering 3 H2U3 / / /
CI9-GEO-38 Containment Engineering (CI9-EE-29) 3 / H2UN / /
CI9-GEO-39 Laboratory Testing and Data Interpretation
2 H2U3 H2UN H2U4 H2A4
CI9-B1 Microeconomic Theory
20
/ / / H2A4
CI9-B3 Project Management / / / H2A4
CI9-B4 Business Environments and Construction Law
/ / / H2A4
CI9-B5 Innovation in Civil Engineering / / / H2A4
There are 5 (five) written examination papers (or components) in total. Each examination paper is
considered as one component of the examination element of the course.
There are 3 (three) coursework components in total, with their combined value being considered as
the coursework element of the course, these include Laboratory Reports, Field Notebooks (a total of
3 (three) field trips), All other coursework.
A Dissertation thesis on a research project carried out during the Summer Term of the course, which
is considered as one element of the course.
Programme Specification [Postgraduate]
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Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-01 Consolidation and Seepage 30 60 0 90 Yes Yes No 7 5
CI9-GEO-02 Strength and Deformation 27 54 0 81 Yes No No 7 4
CI9-GEO-07Analysis and Constitutive
Modelling30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-08Laboratory and Field
Techniques30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-10 Engineering Geomorphology 30 60 0 90 Yes Yes No 7 5
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
CI9-GEO-37 Rock Engineering 21 42 0 63 Yes No Yes 7 3
CI9-GEO-39Laboratory Testing and Data
Interpretation30 60 0 90 No Yes Yes 7 2
Soil Mechanics : Indicative Module List : Autumn Term
All modules to be taken
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Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-03Embankments and
Earthworks21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-04 Stability of Soil Slopes 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-05 Foundations 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-06 Earth Pressures 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-09Site Investigation and Ground
Models21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-11 Advanced Soil Behaviour 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-12 Geotechnical Processes 21 42 0 63 No No Yes 7 2
CI9-GEO-15Current Developments in
Geotechnical Engineering0 0 0 No No No 7
CI9-GEO-16Partly Saturated Soil
Behaviour21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-17Advanced Constitutive
Modelling21 42 0 63 No Yes Yes 7 2
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
Code TitleInd. Study
Hours
Placement
HoursTotal Hours Practical
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-21 Dissertation 0 Varies NA 600 No Yes Yes 7 30
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7 2
Soil Mechanics : Indicative Module List : Spring Term
All modules to be taken
Soil Mechanics : Indicative Module List : Summer Term
All modules to be taken
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Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-01 Consolidation and Seepage 30 60 0 90 Yes Yes No 7 5
CI9-GEO-02 Strength and Deformation 27 54 0 81 Yes No No 7 4
CI9-GEO-07Analysis and Constitutive
Modelling30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-08Laboratory and Field
Techniques30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-09Site Investigation and Ground
Models21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
CI9-GEO-39Laboratory Testing and Data
Interpretation30 60 0 90 No Yes Yes 7 2
CI9‐B1 Microeconomic Theory 30 60 0 90 75% 0% 25% 7 5
CI9-B5 Innovation in Civil Engineering 30 60 0 90 50% 0% 50% 7 5
Soil Mechanics with Business Management : Indicative Module List : Autumn Term
All modules to be taken
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Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-03Embankments and
Earthworks21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-04 Stability of Soil Slopes 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-05 Foundations 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-06 Earth Pressures 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-12 Geotechnical Processes 21 42 0 63 No No Yes 7 2
CI9-GEO-15Current Developments in
Geotechnical Engineering0 0 0 No No No 7
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
CI9-B3 Project Management 30 60 0 90 60% 0% 40% 7 5
CI9-B4Business Law and
Environments30 60 0 90 90% 0% 10% 7 5
Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-21 Dissertation 0 600 NA 600 0 0 1 7 30
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7 2
Soil Mechanics with Business Management : Indicative Module List : Summer Term
All modules to be taken
Soil Mechanics with Business Management : Indicative Module List : Spring Term
All modules to be taken
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Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-01 Consolidation and Seepage 30 60 0 90 Yes Yes No 7 5
CI9-GEO-02 Strength and Deformation 27 54 0 81 Yes No No 7 4
CI9-GEO-07Analysis and Constitutive
Modelling30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-08Laboratory and Field
Techniques30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-09Site Investigation and Ground
Models21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-10 Engineering Geomorphology 30 60 0 90 Yes Yes No 7 5
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
CI9-GEO-30 Geotechnical Hazards 30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-39Laboratory Testing and Data
Interpretation30 60 0 90 No Yes Yes 7 2
All modules to be taken
Soil Mechanics and Engineering Seismology : Indicative Module List : Autumn Term
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Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-03Embankments and
Earthworks21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-04 Stability of Soil Slopes 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-05 Foundations 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-06 Earth Pressures 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-11 Advanced Soil Behaviour 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-12 Geotechnical Processes 21 42 0 63 No No Yes 7 2
CI9-GEO-13Geotechnical Earthquake
Engineering30 60 0 90 Yes Yes Yes 7 5
CI9-GEO-15Current Developments in
Geotechnical Engineering0 0 0 No No No 7
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-21 Dissertation 0 600 NA 600 0 0 1 7 30
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7 2
Soil Mechanics and Engineering Seismology : Indicative Module List : Spring Term
All modules to be taken
Soil Mechanics and Engineering Seismology : Indicative Module List : Summer Term
All modules to be taken
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Code TitleL&T
Hours
Ind. Study
Hours
Placement
Hours
Total
Hours
Written
ExamPractical
Course-
work
FHEQ
LevelECTS
CI9-GEO-01 Consolidation and Seepage 30 60 0 90 Yes Yes No 7 5
CI9-GEO-02 Strength and Deformation 27 54 0 81 Yes No No 7 4
CI9-GEO-07Analysis and Constitutive
Modelling30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-08Laboratory and Field
Techniques30 60 0 90 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-09Site Investigation and Ground
Models21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-10 Engineering Geomorphology 30 60 0 90 Yes Yes No 7 5
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
CI9-GEO-37 Rock Engineering 21 42 0 63 Yes No Yes 7 3
CI9-GEO-38 Containment Engineering 30 60 0 90 Yes No Yes 7 5
CI9-GEO-39Laboratory Testing and Data
Interpretation30 60 0 90 No Yes Yes 7 2
Soil Mechanics and Environmental Geotechnics : Indicative Module List : Autumn Term
All modules to be taken
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Soil Mechanics and Environmental Geotechnics : Indicative Module List : Spring Term
All modules to be taken
Code Tile L&T
Hours Ind. Study
Hours Placement
Hours Total Hours
Written Exam
Practical Course- Work
FHEQ Level
ECTS
CI9-GEO-03 Embankments and Earthworks
21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-04 Stability of Soil Slops 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-05 Foundations 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-06 Earth Pressures 21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 3
CI9-GEO-12 Geotechnical Processes 21 42 0 63 No No Yes 7 2
CI9-GEO-15 Current Developments in Geotechnical Engineering
0 0 0 No No No 7
CI9-GEO-16 Partly Saturated Soil Behaviour
21 42 0 63 Yes No No 7 5
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7
CI9-GEO-34 Contaminated Land and Groundwater
30 60 0 90 Yes No Yes 7 5
Soil Mechanics and Environmental Geotechnics : Indicative Module List : Summer Term
All modules to be taken
Code Tile L&T
Hours Ind. Study
Hours Placement
Hours Total Hours
Written Exam
Practical Course- Work
FHEQ Level
ECTS
CI9-GEO-21 Dissertation 0 600 NA 600 0 0 1 7 30
CI9-GEO-19 Geotechnics Fieldwork NA NA NA NA No Yes Yes 7 2
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Supporting Information
The Programme Handbook is available at: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/civil-engineering/prospective-students/postgraduate-taught-admissions/geotechnics-cluster/msc-soil-mechanics/
The Module Handbook is available at: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/civil-engineering/prospective-students/postgraduate-taught-admissions/geotechnics-cluster/msc-soil-mechanics/
The College’s entry requirements for postgraduate programmes can be found at: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/requirements
The College’s Quality & Enhancement Framework is available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/proceduresandregulations/qualityassurance
The College’s Academic and Examination Regulations can be found at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/about/governance/academic-governance/regulations
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