University of Cape Town

The Master’s Programme with a specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering is intended to support high level training and enhance both the technical skills of recent graduates or experienced personnel who work in, or aspire to a career in civil engineering construction, consulting, environmental and related industries. The primary purpose of the programme is to provide advanced conceptual understanding, detailed factual geotechnical knowledge and specialist technical skills appropriate for postgraduates who wish to widen their professional scope and work towards a career in the field of geotechnical engineering. For further information about this master’s programme please visit the website: http://www.civil.uct.ac.za/msc-engineeringspecialising-geotechnical-engineering

Continuing Professional Development Modules of this master’s programme are offered to Continuing Professional Development delegates as 5 separate certificate courses from which a participant can obtain CPD credits. All the courses consist of 5 days of formal lectures at the University of Cape Town.

Who should attend? The courses are best suited for Civil Engineers, Consultants, Architects, Engineering Geologists, Geotechnical Engineers and Geologists, Bridge Engineers, Landscape Architects, Contractors, Soil Scientists, Project managers, City and Public Works Officials, City Planners, and other design professionals who address construction related issues. Format Each module is currently structured in the following way: 5 days of intensive contact time at UCT, comprising formal lectures.