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Master of Civil Engineering (MC-CIVENG)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2022 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
Contact
Course Coordinators
Neema Nassir
Admission/Course Enquiries - Samintha Perera
Overview
Award title | Master of Civil Engineering |
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Year & campus | 2022 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 106105K |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 300 credit points |
Duration | 36 months full-time or 72 months part-time |
Graduates of Master of Civil Engineering would have developed unique skills and knowledge to apply to urban and infrastructure developments, environmental protection, water resource and energy conservation.
Students will acquire core civil engineering skills in the areas of structural, geotechnical, transportation and hydraulic engineering, sustainability, environmental processes and project management. Students will also acquire generic skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving skills, design and innovation in civil engineering.
Within the degree, students will have the opportunity to choose specialisation in structural, energy and business and to participate in internship programs, industry-based projects and supervised research.
Distinction
Upon completion of the Master of Civil Engineering, it is possible for a student to be awarded Master of Civil Engineering with Distinction provided a student has achieved a high level of academic performance. Eligibility of the Distinction award is dependent on a calculated distinction score.
The distinction score will only take into account Level 9 subjects undertaken at the University of Melbourne. This means Study Abroad and Exchange subjects will not be considered. One 12.5 point subject with the lowest mark will be omitted in the calculation of the distinction score. All level 9 subjects with credit points of more than 12.5 points must be included in the calculations. Only marks from the first attempt at a subject will be used. The average mark will be weighted by the credit points of the subjects. A Master of Engineering with Distinction will be awarded if the score is 80 or above.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- An undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent; and
- At least 25 points of tertiary-level Mathematics equivalent to MAST10006 Calculus 2 and MAST10007 Linear Algebra; and
- At least 25 points of tertiary-level Science, equivalent to at least 25 points of Physics OR at least 25 points of appropriate tertiary-level Biology, OR at least 25 points of appropriate tertiary-level Chemistry OR at least 25 points of appropriate tertiary-level Computer Science.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider;
- Prior academic performance; and if relevant
- Professional experience
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Note.
Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:
- Graduates of Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne who complete the CivilSystems major with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent;
- A Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent as recognised by the Melbourne School of Engineering, in a cognate discipline appropriate to the Master of Civil Engineering into which entry is sought with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent.
Available credit for other University of Melbourne graduates and graduates of other universities is normally evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but the Academic Board may approve standard credit arrangements for specified entry pathways.
Graduate Degree Packages for School Leavers
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Degree Packages to high achieving school leavers, allowing them to secure places (Commonwealth Supported Places for domestic students or International fee places) in the Master of Civil Engineering provided that they meet certain requirements.
For a Commonwealth Supported Place or an International Fee Place, the applicant must:
- Complete an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) in 2018 or later either:
— In Australia; or
— Outside Australia and be an Australian citizen;
- Achieve an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of at least 96.00;
- Apply for a University of Melbourne Graduate Degree Packages for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or IB via VTAC;
- Enrol immediately or be granted deferral in the year following Year 12;
- Successfully complete a Bachelor of Biomedicine, Commerce, Design or Science at the University of Melbourne including all the specified prerequisite subjects; and
- Commence the Master of Civil Engineering within 18 months of completing the undergraduate degree.
Applicants should refer to the University handbook for the additional entry requirements for the undergraduate degrees in the Graduate Degree Packages.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Master of Civil Engineering welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.
The Master of Civil Engineering requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:
• The ability to comprehend complex science, technology and engineering related information;
• The ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, technology and engineering principles and practices during assessment tasks; and in some areas of study,
• The ability to actively and safely contribute in clinical, laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities.
Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
There are additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Professional accreditation
Engineers Australia
The Master of Civil Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates will:
- have gained advanced knowledge and practice in civil engineering fields of mechanics and materials, structural engineering, construction, transport systems, geotechnical engineering and sustainable infrastructure engineering;
- be able to apply their knowledge to analyse and design civil engineering systems and facilities;
- have developed analytical, problem solving and design skills that may be applied in professional practice;
- be able to demonstrate proficiency over established and emerging engineering methods and tools to solve practical engineering problems;
- understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resource;
- be able to undertake a piece of original research either within an industrial setting or in a laboratory, involving the collection of data, its objective analysis and interpretation;
- have acquired the mathematical and computational skills for the solution and theoretical problems in civil engineering professions and for further personal development;
- have effective verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing society;
- be conversant with important issues relevant to sectors influenced by civil engineering, such as the sustainable design and practice, environmental processes, the efficient operation of all infrastructure, the rise of automation and privacy and security in the age of the internet;
- know and epitomize professional ethical behaviour and responsibilities towards their profession and the community, including having positive and responsible approaches to sustainable development, personal and public safety, management of information and professional integrity.
Generic skills
- An advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in their specialist area of engineering;
- An ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in their specialised area of engineering;
- Advanced skills and techniques applicable to their specialist area of engineering;
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities in the specialist area of engineering, characterised by flexibility of approach;
- Advanced competencies in engineering professional expertise and scholarship;
- A capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
- An advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of their specialist area within engineering;
- An appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research;
- A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- A profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship;
- An appreciation of the ways in which advanced knowledge equips the student to offer leadership in the specialist area;
- The capacity to value and participate in projects which require team-work;
- Advanced working skills in the application of computer systems and software and a receptiveness to the opportunities offered by new technologies.
- An understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community (including business and industry);
- A capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society; and
Graduate attributes
On completion of this course, graduates are expected to have/be:
- Strong analytical skills
- Depth of understanding
- Practical ingenuity creaticity
- Understanding of global issues
- Communication
- Business and management
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Lifeling learners
- High ethical standards and professionalism
- Academically excellent
- Knowledgeable across disciplines
- Attuned to cultural diversity
- Active global citizens
- Leaders in communities
Course structure
The Master of Civil Engineering is a three year degree (full time) and requires the successful completion of 300 credit points.
To obtain the degree (standard option) students must complete:
- 225 credit points of compulsory subjects
- 25 credit points of selective subjects
- 50 points of approved Civil Engineering elective subjects
To obtain the degree with a specialisation, please see individual handbook entries outlining credit points and structure.
Note: Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.
Standard Option (no specialisation):
Year 1:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2:
- 87.5 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 2 selective subjects
Year 3:
- 37.5 credit points Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 3 selective subjects
- 50 credit points of approved Civil Engineering elective subjects
Progression: The core subject lists are divided into specific year levels, reflecting the recommended order of completing the course. There is, however, some flexibility between Year 2 and 3 core subjects, depending on the requisites set between them. Check the individual Handbook entries of these subjects for more detail.
Year 1 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR30002 | Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN30008 | Engineering Risk Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENEN20002 | Earth Processes for Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20003 | Engineering Materials | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN30009 | Structural Theory and Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN30010 | Geotechnical Modelling and Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90044 | Engineering Site Characterisation | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90049 | Structural Theory and Design 2 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90050 | Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90051 | Civil Hydraulics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENGR90021 | Critical Communication for Engineers |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 3 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90058 | Construction Engineering | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 3 selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90060 | Integrated Design - Civil | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90059 | Integrated Design - Infrastructure | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Civil Engineering electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90016 | Concrete Design and Technology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90017 | Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90018 | Structural Dynamics and Modelling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90024 | High Rise Structures | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90026 | Extreme Loading of Structures | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CVEN90027 | Geotechnical Applications | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90035 | Steel and Composite Structures Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90061 | Freight Systems | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
CVEN90063 | Transport System Modelling | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90066 | Metocean Engineering | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
CVEN90067 | Port Structural Design | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
CVEN90069 | Dredging Engineering | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
CVEN90070 | Port and Harbour Engineering | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
ENEN90005 | Environmental Management ISO 14000 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90011 | Energy Efficiency Technology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90014 | Sustainable Buildings | September (Online) |
12.5 |
ENEN90027 | Energy for Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90029 | Water and Waste Water Management | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90033 | Solar Energy | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90037 | International River Basin Management | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90007 | Project Management Practices | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90026 | Engineering Entrepreneurship | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
ENGR90036 | Leadership for Innovation |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EVSC90025 | Water Sensitive Urban Design | February (Dual-Delivery - Burnley) |
12.5 |
GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90038 | Advanced Imaging | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90073 | Integrated Design Studio |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN90088 | System Optimisation & Machine Learning | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90040 | Water Planning & an Uncertain Future | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90071 | Offshore Geotechnical Engineering | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
CVEN90074 | Computational Geotechnical Engineering | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
Core specialisation subjects
Please see the core specialisation subjects in the respective specialisations linked below.
Majors, minors & specialisations
Name | Credit Points |
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Business | 75 |
Energy | 75 |
Structural | 75 |
Last updated: 29 March 2024