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.

High‐achieving students can take this specialization also with a strong research component, preparing for research‐oriented careers and leadership roles. Students are also offered elective packages in Cadastral Systems, Data Analytics, Management, Engineering Surveying, Digital Twins, SDIs, Navigation, Environmental Analysis and Transport.

Last updated: 3 May 2024

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:

• 87.5 points Core
• 12.5 points approved elective

Core (87.5 points)

Elective (12.5 points)

Level 2 or 3 Science or Design elective approved by the Course Coordinator (additional credit will not be approved)

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)

Suggested third 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:

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

Core (62.5 points Core as listed + 25 points Capstone Component: Total 87.5 points)

• Selective (choose one)

Capstone Component

Total 25 Points

Alternatively students who meet the requirement may replace the capstone subjects and 2 elective slots with ENGR90041/ENGR90042 Engineering Research Project (50 points)

Electives

Total 37.5 points

Research Electives

Students with a H2A average at the end of semester 4 of the Master of Engineering will be eligible to replace the Engineering Capstone Projects with a 50 point research subject.

*students who pass Engineering Research project part 1 (at a low level) and are denied entry to Part 2 will meet accreditation requirements without being required to take the 25 point capstone project subjects.

Cadastral Systems electives

Digital Engineering electives

Data Analytics electives

Management electives

Digital Twins electives

SDI electives

Navigation electives

Environmental Analysis electives

Transport electives

Other electives

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 GEOM90045 Residential Land Development. GEOM90041 and GEOM90045 are offered in alternating years. Students need to consider this in their study to avoid delaying their graduation. 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: 3 May 2024