MEngSc Plan (Specialisation): Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology
Plan Code: CVENPS8538

Description: The specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology provides students with advanced study options in Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology

Modes of Delivery: This specialisation is offered on-campus only. However since many courses are offered as five day short courses, this may suit part time external students.

Program Structure: MEngSc students must complete a total of 48-72 UOC consisting of 0-24 UOC of Professional Development courses from the chosen specialisation, 12-24 UOC of Engineering and Technical Management courses and at least 24 UOC of Specialisation courses.

The majority of engineering graduates enrolled in the MEngSc program (having completed appropriate 4 year degrees at appropriate levels) are given advanced standing for 24 UOC of Professional Development and need only complete 48 UOC which can be done in 1 year of full time study

Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from session to session and courses may be offered in alternate years.

Specialisation Courses: The Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology specialisation requires completion of at least 24 UOC of specialisation courses shown in the table below.

Engineering & Technical Management Courses:
The Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology specialisation requires completion of 12-24 UOC of courses selected from the Engineering and Technical Management specialisation.

For the Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology specialisation we recommend the following Engineering and Technical management courses:

• CVEN9701 Eng Economics & Financial Mngt  Semester 2, 2009 external delivery.
• CVEN9731 Project Management Framework Semester 1, 2009 Internal (weekly, daytime).
  
• CVEN9888 Environmental Management Semester 1, 2009 Internal (weekly, evening) and external delivery.
• CVEN9892 Sustainability assessment and risk analysis in water and energy systems planning Semester 1, 2009 Internal (weekly, daytime)

On approval of the program authority, students with a postgraduate management qualification and/or significant industry experience may be permitted to substitute up to 6 UOC of Engineering and Technical Management courses not on the approved list of courses.

Professional Development Courses: These courses are designed to develop core knowledge and skills for students with limited background in their chosen specialisation.

The maximum requirement is 24 UOC Professional Development courses for an MEngSc. A student who has been awarded a 4 year Bachelor of Engineering deemed to be equivalent to that from UNSW with Honours II/2 in an appropriate discipline may be exempted by the specialisation authority from some or all Professional Development courses.

A selection of professional development courses appropriate to the student's specialisation will be determined by the specialisation authority.

For the Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology specialisation it is recommended that students with a geology background study CVEN9525 Fundamentals of Geomechanics in Session 1 as Internal (5 day short course).

Electives: The Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology specialisation allows up to 12 UOC of courses from other specialisations offered by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Elective courses from other Schools require the approval of the specialisation authority.

Projects: On approval of the specialisation authority, up to 12 UOC of a project may be undertaken if the student has achieved a credit average in other completed courses. A project involves an independent investigation at an advanced level by the student and may include research, design, feasibility or other analysis requiring integration of knowledge and evaluation across a range of topics in the area of specialisation. Work-based projects are encouraged for practising engineers provided they meet the requirements of advanced independent study. Work-based projects must be approved by the specialisation authority prior to commencement of the project.

Fees: Postgraduate Coursework study at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is Commonwealth Supported (previously known as HECS) for commencing local students in 2009.
See https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/CSPG.html

This means significant cost reductions for local students, who are defined as Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents. For 2009 the expected cost of a 6UOC course is $907.50.
See https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/Hecs.html#UNSWStudentContributionChargesfor2009

For International students the cost in 2009 is $2910 per 6 UOC course. See:
https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/Engineering.html

Entry requirements: A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering from UNSW with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the MEngSc program. Students with a pass degree may be admitted but may require up to 24 UoC Professional Development courses, depending on the relevant post graduation experience they hold.

For detailed academic rules please see:
http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate/programs/2009/8538.html

Apply now: www.apply.unsw.edu.au. MEngSc program code is 8538, the plan (specialisation) code for Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology is CVENPS8538.

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