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Geotechnical Engineering and Management PgCert
University of Birmingham

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School Of Civil Engineering


About this course

This programme is designed to support high-level training and enhance both the technical and managerial skills of graduates and experienced personnel who work in or aspire to a career in the construction or related industries; it is aimed at civil engineers and geologists who wish to widen their professional scope, or to specialise in geotechnical engineering with the addition of modern managerial skills.

Modules

Engineering geology; soil mechanics; laboratory testing; foundation engineering; earthworks; slope stability; retaining structures; earthquake engineering; ground improvement; environmental geotechnics and waste management; underground construction; financial and risk management; law, contract procedures, and investment appraisal.

Course options

Starting How long Days you attend Details Where Class info Price

Sep

Oct

3 months

Full time No application date provided Birmingham,
B15 2TT
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£4500 per year

*More info: £4500 per year

Sep

Oct

6 months

Part-time No application date provided Birmingham,
B15 2TT
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N/A

Course type

Taught

Awarding body

University of Birmingham

Subject areas

Management Studies / Science, Geotechnical Engineering


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loved this course!
by james - 17-JUN-07

I loved going to this university it was the best decision i ever made!...more

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excellent, 3 years well spent.
by Laura - 12-SEP-07

The course is easy as long as you put the work in. Lecture time is minimal, around 5 hours per week, so the majority of the work is done on your own, at home, preparing for the lectures. some basic knowledge of the subject is useful, but no...more

Medical Science-not just for failed medics
by Anon - 26-NOV-07

The course was demanding to say the least, encouraged self-study as well as attending more lectures than most courses, of which the majority were interesting and relevant to the course. I found that the lecturers were easy to approach and a...more

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A month in Russia included
by Lana - 24-NOV-07

A well paced course with plenty of options to cater for all interests. Challenging, as you would expect, with a fantastic range of staff interests. Includes Russian language course - from non-speaker to fairly fluent reader in one year....more

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