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Master's degree

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

PMEG
09 October 2023

UC's Professional Master of Engineering Geology (PMEG) is the only programme of its kind in Australasia. It concentrates on professional training for practitioners. Learn more about studying a PMEG through our Te Kaupeka P奴taiao | Faculty of Science.

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Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Degree Structure - Start In
Not open to new enrolments

POINTS

180

DURATION

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Degree Structure - Duration
1 year full-time, up to 3 years part-time

Enrolments currently closed

The PMEG is currently not open to new enrolments. Contact听Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth and Environment for updates.

Overview


Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Introduction

The Professional Master of Engineering Geology (PMEG) is the only programme of its kind in Australasia. Engineering Geology is a multidisciplinary area applying geological sciences to engineering work, identifying and mitigating geological hazards, and aspects of land-use planning.

The PMEG is strongly applied and concentrates on professional training for practitioners, delivered in a 12-month format.

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Why study a Professional Master of Engineering Geology at UC?

Graduates of the Professional Master鈥檚 will:

  • meet the requirements for the accreditation of graduate Engineering Geologists
  • undertake a practice-focused personal project
  • be taught by local and international experts and work with industry contacts
  • concentrate on principles of geo-materials, geomorphology, risk, and communication as applied to real-life case studies, so they can provide knowledge and advice to engineers in the context of engineering projects.

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Entry requirements

Note: The PMEG is currently not open to new enrolments.

You will need to have either:

In addition you will need 15 points of MATH 100-level courses and 15 points from STAT 100-level courses. This requirement may be waived by the Head of Department if you can demonstrate an existing level of ability in mathematics and/or statistics.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

Relevance of undergraduate studies to Engineering Geology and the standard of achievement are the main criteria for approval. You may be required to pass a qualifying programme prior to commencing the PMEG.

A relevant tertiary qualification plus work experience may be deemed appropriate to meet the prerequisite training. You may also be required to complete preparatory courses prior to entry in this case.

Students entering with a Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Sciences will normally be required to have passed and , and 60 other points in GEOL 300-level courses (with a Grade Point Average of normally a B) that meets the approval of the Head of Department.

This is a limited entry programme 鈥 see 'How to apply' below.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Professional Master of Engineering Geology or use the .

How to apply

Entry to this programme is limited to 30 students per year and by special application by 12 January. Contact Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth and Environment for an application form.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

How do I plan my degree?

The PMEG is made up of 180 points of courses and a dissertation.

Each course will incorporate a taught component (including field work) and online material. The programme comprises of compulsory courses (or other approved courses) taught over two semesters, plus a four-month dissertation. The dissertation will include at least one of the following:

  • an individual investigation carried out under the supervision of a staff member, or
  • a cooperative industry鈥搖niversity project where the student works alongside and with working professionals, and carries out an individual investigation based on a research question of interest.

The time limit for studying full-time is normally 1 year. The time limit for studying part-time shall normally be 3 years, but in exceptional circumstances the time limit may be a maximum of 5 years with approval from the Programme Director.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Professional Master of Engineering Geology.

Domestic

2024 tuition fee听estimate:听$13,473 (180 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $14,281 (180 points)

International

2024 Special Programme Fee:听$59,250 (180 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee:听$62,100 (180 points)

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Subjects and courses

There are seven required courses, along with the dissertation :

Or the Programme Director may approve other 400-level courses than the above.

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Useful information:

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