Commencing semesters, 2024

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2489

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

School

School of Civil Engineering

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 4777

International students

International Student Advisor

Email:

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

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Why study Geotechnical Engineering?

Understanding how geologic materials interact with various engineering designs is an essential part of creating safe and sustainable infrastructure. Geotechnical engineers apply scientific methods and engineering principles to create solutions to engineering challenges in the related fields of coastal, environmental, mining, structural, transport and water resource engineering. The major in Geotechnical Engineering is unique in Australia and designed to meet the demands of Mining Companies, Geotechnical Consultations and Construction Managers for graduates with a specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering. The courses offered as part of this major will extend fundamental knowledge of the geotechnics of soils and rock to explore more complex processes, such as those associated with tunnels, mining operations, dams, roads, underground structures and waste management facilities. State of the art teaching and laboratory facilities combined with world leading lectures and strong industry engagement will provide graduates of this major with a strong foundation from which they can contribute immediately to geotechnical engineering projects in industry.

Courses and requirements

Please refer to the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.

Courses that can be studied as part of the Geotechnical Engineering Major:

What it costs

Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science for information on key dates and how to apply.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

  • Engineers Australia