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Overview
Engineering Geology from University of Canterbury has an important role in the evaluation of site conditions for surface and underground mining, and increasingly environmental management in both the civil and mining professions requires a sound geological basis. There is also a key role for geochemical and geophysical investigation and data analysis in site evaluation and/or remediation.
Careers
- Geotechnical consultancies (New Zealand; Australia; Canada; United Kingdom)
- Mining companies and specific operations (New Zealand; Australia)
- Hydrogeology specialists (New Zealand; Australia)
- Government agencies and local authorities (New Zealand)
- Research institutions (University and other)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Engineering Construction Practice
- Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
- Soil Mechanics and Soil Engineering
- Applied Hydrogeology
- Engineering Geology Synthesis and Project Preparation
- Engineering Geology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
You should apply as early as possible to give yourself maximum preparation time for visa application, fee payment, travel and accommodation arrangements.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Geology General Engineering & Technology View 15 other Masters in Geology in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students will normally have a background in geology or geotechnical engineering, and most will complete one year of postgraduate coursework before undertaking research at the master's or PhD thesis level, although direct entry to thesis level is also common.
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science with Honours
- Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Geology
- or any bachelor's degree and a qualifying programme.
- If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Tuition Fee
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International
28440 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28440 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
5484 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5484 USD per year during 12 months.
- National students - 7,618 - 8,867 NZD
- International Students - 39,500 NZD
Living costs for Christchurch
1300 - 2000 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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