This new master’s is the only programme of its kind in Australasia. Engineering Geology is a multidisciplinary area applying geological sciences to engineering work, identifying and mitigating geological hazards and aspects of land-use planning. The PMEG is strongly applied and concentrates on professional training for practitioners, delivered in a 12-month format. Graduates of the professional master’s will: meet the requirements for IPENZ accreditation of graduate Engineering Geologists undertake a practice-focused personal project be taught by local and international experts and work with industry contacts concentrate on principles of geo-materials, geomorphology, risk and communication as applied to real-life case studies, so they can provide knowledge and advice to engineers in the context of engineering projects.

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.