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Spatial
Contact information
Coordinator
Cliff Ogleby
Email: clogleby@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact: Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Master of Engineering (Spatial)
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Structure
300 credit points
Subject Options
Total 300 points – 250 points core (compulsory) and 50 points elective subjects from the list below. Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption.
The core and elective subjects are those listed below. The order of subjects below is one way of progressing through the course – students who meet subject requisites may tailor their individual study plan to take into account advanced standing and their study load. Students plan their study online and can seek further advice from Stop 1 on individual study plans.
Suggested first 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the first 100 points:
- 100 points Core
Core (100 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP20005 | Engineering Computation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN30008 | Engineering Risk Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM20013 | Applications of GIS | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30009 | Imaging the Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM20015 | Surveying and Mapping | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30012 | Integrated Spatial Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30013 | Land Administration Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO20003 | Database Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Suggested second 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:
- 75 points Core (including one selective)
- 25 points Elective
Core (75 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGM90010 | Management of Technological Enterprises | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90008 | Foundations of Spatial Information |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GEOM90006 | Spatial Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90040 | Mathematics of Spatial Information | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
- Selective (choose one) - University of Melbourne pathway students are recommended to take ENGR90034
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90021 | Engineering Practice and Communication |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Suggested third 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:
- 50 points Core
- 25 points from the Research Component (core) listed below
- 25 points Elective
Core (50 points Core as listed + 25 points Research Component: Total 75 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GEOM90039 | Advanced Surveying and Mapping | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90015 | Spatial Data Infrastructure | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90018 | Spatial Databases | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Research Component
Total 25 Points
Students must choose one of the below options:
Option 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CVEN90065 IE Research Project 1 Part 2. CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CVEN90065 IE Research Project 1 Part 2 must be taken in 2 consecutive semesters. Students may commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 and continue their enrolment in the consecutive semester.
Option 2: CVEN90047 IE Research Project 2 is completed over one semester only and is the preferred way of completing the project.
Note: CVEN90022 IE Research Project 1 is only available for students who enrol in CVEN90022 prior to 2017.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90022 | IE Research Project 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN90064 | IE Research Project 1 Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN90065 | IE Research Project 1 Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN90047 | IE Research Project 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Electives
Total 50 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ABPL90041 | Property Law (PG) | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90366 | Urban Informatics | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90061 | Freight Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
GEOM90005 | Remote Sensing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90007 | Spatial Visualisation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90016 | Advanced Topics in GIScience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90038 | Advanced Imaging | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90041 | Cadastral Surveying | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
GEOM90045 | Residential Land Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Approved Electives: Students may choose an elective subject that has a spatial flavour from any masters level program at the University.
Students planning to gain SRVB accreditation must take a package of electives consisting of ABPL90041 Property Law, GEOM90041 Cadastral Surveying, and an additional SRBV-approved masters level subject on Land Development at another institution. Contact Dr Mohsen Kalantari at mohsen.kalantari@unimelb.edu.au for further information.
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-spatial/overviewLast updated: 31 January 2025