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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Professional Engineering (Geomechanical)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Develop specialised technical knowledge in geomechanical engineering to help you transition to an engineering career.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

About this course

Develop specialised technical knowledge in geomechanical engineering to help you transition to an engineering career.

You'll learn to examine soil and rock layers and determine their physical and chemical properties to design foundations and earthworks structures.

Who is it for?

This course is for people seeking to make the transition from a science or mathematics-based career to become an engineer, or who already have an engineering degree and would like to change paths to a different specialisation.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Career paths

Career paths for geomechanical engineering graduates include:

  • investigating sites
  • designing foundations
  • planning and designing of road, rail and canal cuttings
  • offshore work investigating and designing cable routes, and
  • design of landfills for society's waste products.

Professional accreditation

This course has provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia. Our graduates are recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.