61st in the world

Ranked 61st globally for engineering and technology by the 2020 QS University Rankings by Subject

1st for employability

Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings

If you are seeking to make the transition from a science or mathematics-based career to become an engineer, or if you already have an engineering degree and would like to change paths to a different specialisation, the Master of Professional Engineering offers an accredited qualification that will enable you to practise in Australia and overseas. In the geomechanical specialisation you"ll learn to examine soil and rock layers and determine their physical and chemical properties to design foundations and earthworks structures.

This degree will also help you develop the sound communication, management and decision-making capabilities needed to interpret and discuss complex issues in your area of specialisation. The program will provide you with the engineering professional practice and research skills that lead to recognition as an Australian graduate engineer. Your qualifications will be recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Career paths for geomechanical engineering graduates include investigating sites to find out what is under the ground, designing foundations, planning and designing of road, rail and canal cuttings, offshore work investigating and designing cable routes, pipelines, foundations for offshore facilities and design of landfills for society's waste products.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Master of Professional Engineering (Geomechanical) has been accorded provisional accreditation at the level of Professional Engineering by the industry governing body, Engineers Australia .