Postgraduate Programs
Overview
The PG programmes include: MPhil, MSc; MEng, and PhD. Students for the PG programmes include both nationals and overseas candidates, the latest being from the Caribbean (MPhil, 2016). The MSc and MEng programmes commenced in 2017.
Master of Engineering by research and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering programs are offered to candidates who have successfully completed the undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university and accumulated at least 2 years of industry working experience.
The entry requirements are as follows: Candidates with a grade point average (GPA) of between 70 to 84 percent for the four-year undergraduate degree course are eligible to pursue a Masters of Engineering by research. Those with a GPA of 85 percent or above (i.e. 1st Class honours students) can be admitted straight into the Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering by research program and graduates from any four-year degree can be admitted to do a Master’s of Science in Solid Waste and Resource Management by coursework plus a research project.
- Master of Science in Solid Waste and Resource Management
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Master of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Entry Requirement
- A merit degree or postgraduate diploma from a tertiary institution approved by the Postgraduate Studies, Research and Innovation Committee (PSR&IC), or
- A Bachelor degree of Honors standard (GPA 3 out of 5) from a
tertiary institution approved by the PSR&IC - Relevant first degree with an industry experience of more than
two years
Master of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
Entry Requirements
- A merit degree or postgraduate diploma from a tertiary
institution approved by the Postgraduate Studies, Research
and Innovation Committee (PSR&IC), or - A Bachelor degree of Honors standard (GPA 3.7 out of 5) from a
tertiary institution approved by the PSR&IC - Relevant first degree with an industry experience of more than
two years
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
Entry Requirements
- Must have a Master degree in a field of study related to the subject
of the proposed research. - Proven track record of research
- More than 2 years’ work experience
- Contact the Department to confirm a supervisor and other requirements before submitting your application