- Duration
- Full-time: Varies
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120 or 180
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Research options available
Programme overview
By focusing on the development of accurate and reliable geological ground models, you will be well equipped to work within New Zealand’s complex environment and contribute to the projected construction boom. This interfaculty programme, between the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science, is for students who want to pursue an industry-relevant programme.
Programme structure
120-point research masters
90 points: EARTHSCI 794 Thesis
15 points: EARTHSCI 770 Engineering Geological Mapping
15 points from:
EARTHSCI 771 Advanced Engineering Geology
180-point research masters
90 points: EARTHSCI 794 Thesis
45 points from:
EARTHSCI 770 Engineering Geological Mapping
EARTHSCI 771 Advanced Engineering Geology
At least 30 points from:
EARTHSCI 703 Hydrothermal Systems: Geothermal Energy and Ore Deposits
EARTHSCI 713 Tectonic Geomorphology
EARTHSCI 714 Earthquake Geology
EARTHSCI 720 Geochemistry of our World
EARTHSCI 732 Reconstructing Environmental Change
EARTHSCI 752 Understanding Volcanic Systems
EARTHSCI 754 Pure and Applied Sedimentology
GEOG 745 Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
GEOG 746 Applied Coastal Geomorphology
GEOG 771 Spatial Analysis and Geocomputation
15 points must be taken from:
ENVSCI 711 Assessing Environmental Effects
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Science
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Study optionResearch 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
An undergraduate degree in Science
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), or Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points at Stage III, and a relevant major or specialisation.
OR
You must have completed the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points at Stage III, and a relevant major or specialisation.
OR
You must have completed a Bachelor of Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Science with a GPA of 5.0, and a relevant major or specialisation.
In exceptional cirucmstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is deteremined that you have a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.
Relevant majors or specialisations may include those in earth science, civil engineering, or geology.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in Science with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a major in Earth Sciences.
Or, alternatively, completed a Bachelor of Science and passed 60 points towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Science with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in a relevant specialisation (provided the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.
Relevant majors or specialisations may include those in earth science, civil engineering, or geology.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Science
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Study optionResearch 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
An undergraduate degree in Science
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), or Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III in Earth Sciences or a related subject such as Geology.
OR
You must have completed the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in 120 points at Stage III.
OR
You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Science with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III in Earth Sciences including at least 45 points in Geology.
OR
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in Science or Engineering with a GPE of 4.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III and have completed three years of relevant work experience as approved by the Dean of Science.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in Science with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III in Earth Sciences, including at least 45 points at Stage III in Geology.
How much does a Master of Engineering Geology cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,892.40*
- International students
- NZ$52,842*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Summer School 2025
- 1 December 2024
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Where could this programme take you?
The Master of Engineering Geology is a professionally-orientated programme designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to enter the applied geosciences industries.
Jobs related to this programme
- Assayer
- Engineering geologist
- Geological technician
- Geologist
- Geotechnical engineer
- Geotechnical technician
- Seismic survey co-ordinator
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