Master of Engineering in Earthquake Engineering

University of Canterbury

This endorsed research degree is completed by a thesis and coursework. It aims to provide a research-focused learning environment in which you can develop your independent problem solving skills through supervised research. The degree may be awarded with Distinction. Study in a number of advanced Engineering courses will provide each student with key technical knowledge to enhance and support their research activities. The Master of Engineering degree is awarded as an endorsed degree in an area of specialisation: Bioengineering Chemical and Process Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Management Earthquake Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Transportation Engineering Earthquake Engineering encompasses a broad range of activities that seek to minimise the damage and disruption communities suffer when hit by an earthquake. The subject includes: assessing the tectonic and fault mechanisms that generate earthquakes to estimate when they will occur and how large they will be understanding how the earthquake energy transmits through the ground quantifying the likely ground surface responses at a specific site throughout the life of a structure assessing the liquefaction potential of soils at specific sites designing structures and lifeline services (electricity, gas, transport, water, and wastewater) to minimise the damage and disruption during and after an earthquake planning for emergency response and post-earthquake recovery preparing communities for earthquakes. UC has a long history in Earthquake Engineering and has shown significant leadership over the years in this area on an international stage. As part of the Earthquake Engineering endorsement, you are offered the opportunity to advance your knowledge of seismic risk, geotechnical and structural earthquake engineering, and seismic resilience. The programme draws on significant lessons learnt from the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquakes and the strong ties the Faculty has with the industry, preparing graduates who are knowledge and highly employable. Study Involve: See current research being conducted by research groups within Te Tari Puhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao, Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering.

Faculty of Engineering