Spatial

Overview

The spatial information profession provides fundamental assets to a nation’s information infrastructure: knowledge about where and when. Engineers in this field study the science and technologies of measurement, mapping and visualisation. For example, they work on satellite and photographic image processing, three dimensional computer visualisations and global positioning systems. Through the course, students gain practical skills and highly sought after technical knowledge to prepare them for careers in land and/or asset management for government, banks or property firms, or as surveyors in mining, construction and land agencies, among others.

Last updated: 16 January 2025

Structure

300 credit points

Subject Options

Total 300 points – 262.5 points core (compulsory) and 62.5 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)

Suggested second 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:

• 75 points Core (including one selective)
• 25 points Elective

Core (75 points)

• Selective (choose one) - University of Melbourne pathway students are recommended to take ENGR90034

Suggested third 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:

• 62.5 points Core (including one selective)
• 25 points from the Research Component (core) listed below
• 12.5 points Elective

Core (87.5 points)

• Selective (choose one)

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.

Electives

Total 50 points

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/overview

Last updated: 16 January 2025