About this course
Abertay University offers MSc Geotechnical Engineering as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Civil Engineering. Based in Dundee, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,950 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 78. Intakes run across 4 windows (Term 1 (September), 2026 and Term 1 (September), 2027…).
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
The programme welcomes graduates with a minimum of a second class (2:2) honours degree or equivalent in Building/Building Technology, Geotechnical Sciences, Geotechnology, Construction, Construction management, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2026
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2027
- ▸Term 2 (January), 2027
- ▸Term 2 (January), 2028
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
