Where might my career go after the MSc?
An appropriate MSc is an excellent way to accelerate your career in geotechnics. To an employer, any of the MSc’s in Soil Mechanics from Imperial demonstrate your enthusiasm and abilities in geotechnical engineering. It will add value to your knowledge and skills, providing your employer with a higher calibre of engineer or putting yourself above other applicants for work opportunities. Most specialist geotechnical engineering vacancies prefer or require the candidates to have an MSc, and offer suitable financial and work-related rewards. An MSc from Imperial allows you to understand the fundamentals of geotechnics as well as being a sound designer or contractor. The courses provide valuable preparation for those who would like to undertake further research. Our MSc graduates usually progress to senior positions within the Civil Engineering industry or academia. Examples include the directors and chief geotechnical engineers of many large consultancies.
