Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Geology PGDipEngGeol
The postgraduate Engineering Geology programme offered by the Department of Geological Sciences is the only one of its kind in Australasia and is strongly applied and focused on career training for practitioners.
Engineering Geology is concerned with the application of the geological sciences to engineering work (location, design, construction, operation, and maintenance), identification and mitigation of geological hazards (earthquake, volcanic, landslide, flooding), and aspects of land-use planning (natural resources identification and management, land-use zoning and development).
The diploma may be awarded with Distinction.
Entry requirements
Candidates must normally have completed a BSc degree in Geology or Earth Sciences or a BE degree in Civil Engineering with good grades. A relevant tertiary qualification plus related work experience may also be acceptable.
Courses
The programme of study for the PGDipEngGeol consists of eight courses:
- ENGE 471
- ENGE 472
- ENGE 485
- ENGE 486
- ENGE 495
- at least one course chosen from ENGE 476–482
- at least one course chosen from 400-level GEOL courses, with the approval of the Head of the Department of Geological Sciences.
Duration
Must be completed within one year unless the Dean of Science approves part-time study.
More information
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Geology (University Regulations website).
For course advice either contact the Department of Geological Sciences directly or the College of Science.