Master of Engineering Geology MEngGeol

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

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

Programme requirements

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Study option
Research
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree in Science

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
 

Further programme requirements
 

You must have completed the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), or Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III in Earth Sciences or a related subject such as Geology.

OR

You must have completed the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in 120 points at Stage III.

OR

You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Science with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III in Earth Sciences including at least 45 points in Geology.

OR

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in Science or Engineering with a GPE of 4.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III and have completed three years of relevant work experience as approved by the Dean of Science.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$9,728.40 – $10,831.20

International students
NZ$46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

The Master of Engineering Geology is a professionally-orientated programme designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to enter the applied geosciences industries.

Jobs related to this programme

• Assayer
• Engineering geologist
• Geological technician
• Geologist
• Geotechnical engineer
• Geotechnical technician
• Seismic survey co-ordinator