Overview
For those seeking ways to expand their career options in geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, or those who would like to move their existing engineering career in a new direction, the Master of Engineering Science will provide the advanced skills and knowledge required.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in engineering in one of the following:
Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering with ArchitectureMining Engineering
Other engineering disciplines or a Bachelor of Science in Geology may be considered for entry as determined by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8338 - Engineering Science
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 96 UOC.
Research Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Electives
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses
Engineering & Technical Management (ETM) Courses
Recommended ETM Courses
Enrolment Disclaimer
Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Additional Information
Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Civil Engineering) may obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program 8338 handbook page.
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