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Geotechnical Eng & Eng Geology - CVENRT8338

Stream Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

School: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Contact: School

Program: 8338 - Engineering Science

Award(s):

Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)

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Stream Outline
For those seeking ways to expand their career options in geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, or those who would like to move their existing engineering career in a new direction, the Master of Engineering Science will provide the advanced skills and knowledge required.

This specialisation provides students with advanced study options in Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology. It is ideally suited to practising Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in engineering with a minimum 65% average* in one of the following:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Civil Engineering with Architecture
  • Mining Engineering
  • Surveying
  • Spatial Engineering
Other engineering disciplines or a Bachelor of Science in Geology may be considered for entry as determined by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

* NOTE: Minimum 65% average is determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average. For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) please click here.

Stream Structure
MEngSc students must complete a total of 96UOC of courses.

Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.

Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:

Note: Disciplinary knowledge courses can be substituted with Advanced Disciplinary knowledge courses unless a specific Disciplinary knowledge course is prescribed in your offer letter or is listed as a compulsory component of the program.
Students without adequate background in Geomechanics must choose:

Advanced Specialisation Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:

Research-based Courses - 18 UOC:
AND
OR
Note:
Students may substitute:
for GSOE9010 Eng PG Coursework Res Skills if they have advanced standing for their undergraduate research project.

Electives - 24 UOC

Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.

At least 6 UOC must be taken from the Engineering & Technical Management Courses. For the Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology specialisation we recommend the following Engineering and Technical management courses:
In addition, students may select any ETM elective in the consolidated Faculty list with approval.

ELECTIVES - ADVANCED DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE COURSES

Project and Construction Management

Geotechnical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Transport Engineering

Water Engineering

Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Civil Engineering) may obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program 8338 handbook page.

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