Master of Engineering Geology

By focusing on the development of accurate and reliable geological ground models, you will be well equipped to work within New Zealand's complex environment and contribute to the projected construction boom. This interfaculty programme, between the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science, is for students who want to pursue an industry-relevant programme.

120-point research masters

90 points: EARTHSCI 794 Thesis

15 points: EARTHSCI 770 Engineering Geological Mapping

15 points from:

EARTHSCI 771 Advanced Engineering Geology

EARTHSCI 772 Hydrogeology

180-point research masters

90 points: EARTHSCI 794 Thesis

45 points from:

EARTHSCI 770 Engineering Geological Mapping

EARTHSCI 771 Advanced Engineering Geology

EARTHSCI 772 Hydrogeology

At least 30 points from:

EARTHSCI 703 Hydrothermal Systems

EARTHSCI 713 Tectonic Geomorphology

EARTHSCI 714 Earthquake Geology

EARTHSCI 720 Geochemistry of our World

EARTHSCI 732 Reconstructing Environmental Change

EARTHSCI 752 Understanding Volcanic Systems

EARTHSCI 754 Pure and Applied Sedimentology

EARTHSCI 780 Advanced Field Earth Sciences (not offered in 2022)

GEOG 745 Applied Fluvial Geomorphology

GEOG 746 Applied Coastal Geomorphology

GEOG 771 Spatial Analysis and Geocomputation

15 points must be taken from:

ENVSCI 711 Assessing Environmental Effects

ENVMGT 744 Resource Management

CIVIL 703 Project Management

CIVIL 791 Construction Management