Master of Earthquake Engineering (MEqEng)
Civil
A course by
University of Auckland
Fulfil the growing demand for leadership in earthquake engineering design and assessment with a specialist master's programme that prepares you to design, assess and retrofit buildings and infrastructure in seismic regions.
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Core skills this course teaches
Specialist knowledge in earthquake engineering
Acquire advanced understanding of structural and geotechnical engineering principles for the design and assessment of earthquake-resistant infrastructure.
Design, assessment and retrofit skills
Be capable of designing new buildings and infrastructure and assessing or retrofitting existing structures to meet modern seismic standards.
About This Course
The Master of Earthquake Engineering (MEqEng) at the University of Auckland trains professionals in designing and assessing new and existing buildings and infrastructure to withstand earthquakes. Drawing from the university’s renowned expertise in structural and geotechnical engineering, this programme prepares students for leadership roles required in New Zealand and globally, in the face of increasing seismic activity and building regulation complexity. The MEqEng caters to both recent graduates and experienced practitioners needing skills to address modern building codes and engineering demands, offering both taught and research pathways.
Course Content
- Core course: CIVIL 720 Earthquake Engineering
- Elective courses in: Design of Earthquake Resistant Foundations, Advanced Structural Dynamics, Advanced Structural Concrete, Advanced Structural Timber, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Dynamics of Structures in Earthquakes, Ground Improvements and Geosynthetics Engineering, Seismic Assessment of Existing Buildings, Nonlinear Structural Analysis, Timber Engineering, Multistorey Structures Design, Forensic Structural Engineering
- Research thesis/project (120 or 180-point options)
- Additional electives: Disaster Management and Resilience, Engineering Risk Management, Research Methods for Engineers, Level 9 elective courses
- Compulsory and elective structures/geotech engineering topics
- Industry-focused training in compliance with updated building codes and policies
- Professional practice in post-disaster repair, reconstruction, and resilience
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Earthquake engineerProject managerSeismic engineering consultantSenior geotechnical engineerSenior structural engineerTechnical director
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