Programme Convener: Prof D Kalumba, BSc(Eng) Makerere, MSc(Eng) Cape Town, PhD Newcastle-upon-Tyne   

MSc in Engineering specialising in Geotechnical Engineering [EM024CIV08]

The master’s programme with a specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering is intended to support high level training and enhance both the technical skills of recent graduates or experienced personnel who work in, or aspire to a career in civil engineering construction, consulting, environmental and related industries. The primary purpose of the programme is to provide advanced conceptual understanding, detailed factual geotechnical knowledge and specialist technical skills appropriate for postgraduates who wish to widen their professional scope and work towards a career in the field of geotechnical engineering. 

Core courses

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Core Elective courses (minimum of 16 credits)

Elective courses (minimum of 12 credits)

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Enrichment courses (compulsory for MScEng)

Master of Geotechnical Engineering [EM028CIV08]

The Master of Geotechnical Engineering (MGeotech) programme is a coursework and project oriented degree that is intended to provide graduate civil engineers and technical professionals an opportunity to acquire specialized expertise that is essential in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environment. This professional master’s degree programme is designed to aid in the development of graduates in their careers as geotechnical engineers through courses that offer in-depth understanding of the principles of geotechnical engineering as well as the necessary knowledge and skills to engage effectively in providing solutions to engineering challenges involving the ground control and ground stability in civil engineering construction projects.

Core courses

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Elective courses (minimum of 90 credits)

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