Master of Engineering (Geomechanical Engineering)

Masters (Coursework)

Develop specialised technical knowledge in geomechanical engineering, learning how to examine soil and rock layers and determine their physical and chemical properties to design foundations and earthworks structures.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$38,000 total

About this course

Develop specialised technical knowledge in geomechanical engineering, learning how to examine soil and rock layers and determine their physical and chemical properties to design foundations and earthworks structures.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:

an Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree in the relevant discipline with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification, or
an Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent, and five years relevant professional work experience, or
the relevant University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Engineering or Graduate Certificate in Engineering with a credit average (65 percent).

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Graduates will have achieved the higher levels of specialisation necessary to excel in their chosen field.

Professional engineering skills developed throughout the course will reflect current industry standards in order to provide graduates with enhanced opportunities for advancement in their careers.

New opportunities to progress into areas such as research and innovation in their field will also be possible following the completion of this course.

University of Sydney (USYD)