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Master of EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2018
Civil
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Mahdi Miri Disfani
Email: mahdi.miri@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 (Civil)
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Overview
Civil engineers design and create many different kinds of infrastructure to support our society. This specialisation offers considerable scope. It is the objective of this course that graduates have acquired a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying a number of sub-disciplines including sustainability, environmental processes, structural engineering, geo-technical and hydraulic engineering, transport, and project management.
Great emphasis is also placed on the development of generic skills with management, communication, problem-solving and design and innovation in civil engineering. Interaction with industry professionals is available through guest lectures, field and project work. Career opportunities abound in government, construction, property, infrastructure, consulting, mining, land, water, and waste.
The Master of Engineering (Civil) has full accreditation with Engineers Australia and EUR-ACE®.
Intended learning outcomes
On the successful completion of the Master of Engineering (Civil) students should have:
a) Gained advanced knowledge of the principles of civil engineering underpinning the provision of infrastructure;
b) Had the opportunity to develop research principles and methods in the field of civil engineering;
c) Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice of civil engineering;
d) Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge of civil engineering;
e) Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions, to professional engineering and non-engineering audiences;
f) Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship in the field of civil engineering.
Graduates of the Master of Engineering (Civil) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in the fields of infrastructure engineering with specific opportunity to study some sub-disciplines (structural, geotechnical, water) of civil engineering in greater depth:
g) With creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning;
h) With high level personal autonomy and accountability;
i) To plan and execute a substantial piece of scholarship.
Last updated: 15 November 2024
Structure
300 credit points
The Master of Engineering (Civil) consists of 300 points of study - 237.5 points core, 12.5 points selective and 50 points elective subjects as detailed below.
Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:
Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy (MPF1293) https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1293
Subject Options
Total 300 points - consisting of 237.5 points core (compulsory), 12.5 points selective and 50 points elective subjects from the lists 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 (including one selective)
Core (100 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR30002 | Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENEN20002 | Earth Processes for Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20003 | Engineering Materials | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN30009 | Structural Theory and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN30010 | Systems Modelling and Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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 second 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:
- 87.5 points Core
- 12.5 points Civil Engineering Elective from the list below
Core (87.5 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90044 | Engineering Site Characterisation | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90049 | Structural Theory and Design 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90050 | Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90051 | Civil Hydraulics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Suggested third 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:
- 25 points Core
- 12.5 points Civil Engineering Selectives
- 25 points from the Research Component (core) listed below
- 37.5 points from the Civil Engineering Electives listed below
Core (25 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN30008 | Engineering Risk Analysis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN90058 | Construction Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Civil Engineering Selectives (12.5 points)
Students must choose one of the subjects listed below:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90059 | Integrated Design - Infrastructure | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90060 | Integrated Design - Civil | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Research Component (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.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
Civil Engineering Electives
Civil Engineering Electives (50 points)
Note: Students may also choose one Infrastructure Engineering elective subject not on the list below.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90016 | Concrete Design and Technology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90017 | Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90018 | Structural Dynamics and Modelling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90024 | High Rise Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90026 | Extreme Loading of Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90027 | Geotechnical Applications | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90035 | Structural Theory and Design 3 | 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 |
ENEN90005 | Environmental Management ISO 14000 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90006 | Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90011 | Energy Efficiency Technology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90014 | Sustainable Buildings | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90027 | Energy for Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90029 | Water and Waste Water Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90030 | Groundwater Hydrology | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
ENEN90033 | Solar Energy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90034 | Environmental Applied Hydrology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90037 | International River Basin Management | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90007 | Project Management Practices | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90026 | Engineering Entrepreneurship | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC90025 | Water Sensitive Urban Design | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
CVEN90063 | Transport System Modelling | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
CVEN90066 | Metocean Engineering | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90067 | Port Structural Design | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90069 | Dredging Engineering | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90070 | Port and Harbour Engineering | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90019 | Sustainable Water Resources Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Notes
- ENGR30002 Fluid Mechanics replaced ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics in 2013. Students who have completed ENGR30001 are not required to undertake ENGR30002; credit cannot be obtained for both subjects.
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-civil/overview
Last updated: 15 November 2024