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Professional Master of Engineering Geology
Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

  • ID:UC640135
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Every student shall have either:

  • a Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology or Earth Sciences; or
  • a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours majoring in Civil, Environmental, or Natural Resources Engineering; or
  • been admitted Ad Eundem Statum (with equivalent standing) with another suitable qualification; or
  • recognition of prior learning/work experience as assessed by the Programme Director.

In addition they will:

  • have been approved by the Academic Dean of Science; and
  • have 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 the student can demonstrate an existing level of ability in mathematics and/or statistics.

English requirements

  • IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 90, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
  • TOEFL PBT: With a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
  • CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade
  • CAE or CPE: minimum score of 176 with at least 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
  • NZCEL:  Level 5

Course Information

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.

Graduates of the Professional Master’s will:

  • meet the requirements for the Engineering New Zealand 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.

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There are seven required courses, along with the dissertation 

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

Pathways include:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

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.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year

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