MSc in Engineering Geology

This degree requires a further 2–2.5 years of study after completing the BSc degree at the University of Canterbury. It consists of Part 1 (one year of course work) and Part 2 thesis work.

Students wishing to enter MSc Part I should normally have achieved a B average grade in their undergraduate studies, have passed required field courses (GEOL 240 (Field Studies: A Mapping), 241 (Field Studies B: Field Techniques), 351 (Advanced Field Techniques), 352 (Advanced Field Mapping) or equivalent), and have at least 60 new points in GEOL 300 courses. There is also a requirement for 15 points of MATH 100-level and 15 points of STAT 100-level courses, or equivalent. The programme of study for Part 1 includes a total of eight compulsory courses: ENGE410 (Engineering Geological Field Methods), 411 (Engineering Construction Practice), 412 (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering), 413 (Soil Mechanics and Soil Engineering), 414 (Applied Hydrogeology) and 415 (Engineering Geomorphology and Geohazards) and HAZM410 (Special Topics). Course weighting for each course is 0.125.

To proceed to MSc Part II (thesis) a B+ grade average is required in MSc Part I courses, an appropriate lecturer or research associate must agree to be supervisor, and a research proposal must have been written in conjunction with the supervisor and approved within the Dept.

Part 2 consists of a thesis on an individual investigation presented not more than 16 months after enrolment for Part 2 of the degree if Honours are to be awarded. This time limit is extended to 24 months for students qualifying for the award of the MSc degree without Honours. Parts 1 and 2 are weighted 1:2 in the final assessment of the degree though it is also a requirement that each of Parts 1 & 2 must be passed. MSc students must also present a seminar in the Department.

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/grad_postgrad/engineering/me.shtml

• BSc Honours graduates may proceed directly to MSc (Part 2) which may be awarded with Distinction or Merit but without further Honours. It is possible to enrol for a MSc degree on a part-time basis.