Postgraduate Coursework and Research Degrees

Coursework Degrees - Masters, Diplomas, Certificates and Non-Award Programs

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The School offers a variety of coursework units of study in the fields of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, fluids/environmental engineering, and project management.

There are 4 options available to students:

Master of Engineering Studies is offered with specialties in Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental or Fluids Engineering. Alternatively, a non-specialised MES degree may be completed with units of study chosen from several areas of specialty. An MES degree requires the completion of 48 credit points, equivalent to eight units of study, which include 12 credit points of electives (two units of study). Many MES students choose to blend technical units of study with electives in professional development chosen from the Project Management Graduate Program.
A A Graduate Diploma requires the completion of 36 credit points, equivalent to six units of study. The units can be chosen freely from the range of MES units offered.
A Graduate Certificate requires the completion of 24 credit points, equivalent to four units of study. The units can be chosen freely from the range of MES units offered.
Non - Award study: One or several units of study can completed from the range of MES units offered. This option is available to practicing engineers wishing to further their technical competency in a particular area.

Our coursework programs can be achieved in one to four semesters depending on the level of degree and either part or full time.

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Research Degrees - PhD and Masters

The School of Civil Engineering offers research degrees at different levels:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Engineering (Research) (MER)
Doctor of Engineering Practice

MER is usually 1.5 - 2 years full time, while the PhD is usually 3 - 3.5 years full time on a research program closely supervised by one of our academic staff. Part-time research degrees are possible.

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Profile: Dr Jeff Hsi - PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Dr Jeff Hsi is the Technical Principal and Manager of SMEC Geotechnics. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering both in Australia and UK, and is a member of a number of internationally recognised engineering institutions and societies.

Dr Hsi undertook his PhD studies at the University of Sydney from 1988 to 1992 and was subsequently employed by the University as a Research Fellow.

Dr Hsi has over 20 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering and has developed a sound background of analytical ability and technical knowledge through his work in the consulting industry. He is currently responsible within SMEC for providing geotechnical services, ensuring quality of work, strengthening technical capability, promoting group profile, conducting marketing and business development, and managing group performance and operations. He has had over 25 technical papers published in Australian and international journals and conferences.