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Master's Degree Engineering Full Time

Master S Degree Geotechnical Engineering

at Bircham International University · Spain

Duration

9 to 12 months

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering via distance learning explains the characteristics of geological materials, including soil and rock classifications and their physical, mechanical, and hydraulic properties. It covers stress principles, seepage and consolidation, stress distribution, settlement analysis, shear strength, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures, and slope stability. It also examines the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, tunnels, and other earth and rock structures.

The program is delivered as flexible distance learning. The structure is 70% textbooks and 30% project. It requires 36 to 54 academic credits, including 13 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis. Students study a geotechnical engineering online component plus other additional subjects. Payment plans may be available up to 36 monthly installments upon request.

Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age, and it requires a Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent. The program is designed for professionals seeking flexible and specialized distance education, with specialized training in courses connected directly to the student’s concentration.

Modules

  • 501GET - Surveying
  • 502GET - Ground Mechanics
  • 503GET - Geotechnical Analysis
  • 504GET - Geology
  • 505GET - Ground Retaining Structures
  • 506GET - Urban Geospatial Analysis
  • 507GET - Hydrology
  • 508GET - Soil Science
  • 509GET - Foundation Engineering
  • 510GET - Soil Improvement
  • 511GET - Geotechnical Engineering

Entry requirements

Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age. A Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.

How this course compares

  • Bircham International University is #80 in Spain on research impact (1,623 citations).
  • It lists 93 Engineering courses in total, 31 of them at master's level.
  • 2 universities in Spain teach master's Engineering; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Engineering courses in Spain take 9 to 12 months; this one does too.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Spain offer master's Engineering?

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna (QS #392) are among the 2 that do.

How long is the Master S Degree Geotechnical Engineering at Bircham International University?

It takes 9 to 12 months, studied Full Time.

Is Bircham International University a good university for Engineering?

Bircham International University is #80 in Spain on research impact (1,623 citations).

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