Engineering Geology

Engineering Geology 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. ThisEngineering Geologyprogram atUniversity of Canterburywill help you get there.

What will my study involve?

• Engineering Geology program at University of Canterbury is the only program of its kind in Australasia.
• Our Engineering Geology graduates are sought after for their wide-ranging field skills, and their ability to solve problems using “geo-logic”.

• The program at UC is inherently practical, and site visits form a key component of the tuition. This includes accessing completed major projects, such as existing and old hydro-electric works in the lower South Island, and visits to sites where construction is actively taking place.

Careers

Wide-ranging employment opportunities exist for engineering geologists, and there is presently a strong demand both from the civil and mining professions, as follows:

• 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).

Courses include:

• Soil Mechanics and Soil Engineering
• Applied Hydrogeology
• Special Topic
• MSc Thesis
• Engineering Geology
• Engineering Construction Practice