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Master of Spatial Engineering (MC-SPATENG)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2022 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Overview
Award title | Master of Spatial Engineering |
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Year & campus | 2022 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 106111A |
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 |
The Master of Spatial Engineering is a degree that provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the international workplace as spatial engineers and surveyors. Graduates are skilled in spatial engineering principles and have the ability to apply these skills to complex, open-ended engineering tasks and problems. The degree provides sequential study in the spatial engineering discipline, building on a solid foundation in mathematics and science. Within the degree, students acquire core skills in the areas of surveying and mapping, spatial visualisation, sensing and positioning, image processing, geographic information systems, land administration, sustainability, management, communication and teamwork. Students may also choose to undertake specialisations in areas including land, computational, business or environmental systems. The degree culminates in a capstone design and / or research experience. Students have the opportunity to participate in overseas study, industry-based projects and supervised research.
Distinction
Upon completion of the Master of Spatial Engineering, it is possible for a student to be awarded Master of Spatial 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 any tertiary-level Mathematics; and
- At least 25 points of any tertiary-level Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science.
Applicants who are completing prerequisite subjects as single subject study in order to meet the Mathematics and/or Science entry requirements will be required to achieve a grade of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent in each individual prerequisite subject to satisfy this entry requirement.
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 Melbourne Model BSc undergraduate degree who complete the Spatial Systems majors 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 stream of the Master of 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 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 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 Spatial 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 Spatial 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,
• The ability to actively and safely contribute in 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 may be 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 Spatial Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.
Surveyors Registration Board Victoria (SRBV)
Accreditation has been approved by the Surveyors Registration Board Victoria (SRBV) for the Master of Spatial Engineering (Land Systems).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:
- Apply knowledge and practice in spatial engineering fields of mathematics of spatial information, spatial information systems and databases, spatial data infrastructures, advanced surveying and mapping, positioning and imaging;
- Apply knowledge and practice in specialised spatial engineering topics which might include land systems, computational systems, business systems or environmental systems;
- Analyse and design spatial engineering systems and products;
- Apply problem solving and trouble shooting skills that may be applied in professional practice;
- 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 resources;
- Undertake a piece of original research either within an industrial setting or in a laboratory, involving the collection of spatial data, its objective analysis and interpretation;
- Communicate in writing and verbally to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing society;
- Associate to sectors influenced by spatial engineering, such as smart cities, infrastructure engineering, environmental sustainability, and transportation systems;
- Demonstrate professional ethical behaviour and responsibilities towards their profession and the community, including having positive and responsible approaches to sustainable development, process and personal safety, management of spatial information and professional integrity.
Generic skills
Master of Spatial Engineering graduates are expected to have the following qualities and skills:
- an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in spatial engineering;
- an ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the spatial engineering discipline;
- advanced skills and techniques applicable to spatial engineering;
- well-developed problem-solving abilities, 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 forms of communications;
- an advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of spatial 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 teamwork;
- 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,
- advanced working skills in the application of computer systems and software and a receptiveness to the opportunities offered by new technologies.
Graduate attributes
University of Melbourne Graduate Attributes
- Academically excellent
- Knowledgeable across disciplines
- Attuned to cultural diversity
- Active global citizens
- Leaders in communities
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Graduate Attributes
- Strong analytical skills
- Depth of understanding
- Practical ingenuity creativity
- Communication
- Business and management
- Understanding of global issues
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Lifelong learners
- High ethical standards and professionalism
Engineers Australia Competencies
- Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
- Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
- In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
- Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
- Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
- Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering
- Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
- Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
- Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
- Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
- Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
- Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
- Professional use and management of information.
- Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
- Effective team membership and team leadership.
Course structure
The Master of Spatial 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:
- 200 credit points of compulsory subjects
- 37.5 credit points of Spatial Engineering selectives
- 62.5 credit points of electives
To obtain the degree with a specialisation, students must complete:
- 200 credit points of compulsory subjects
- 37.5 credit points of Spatial Engineering selectives
- 50 credit points of core specialisation subjects and 12.5 credit points of Spatial Engineering electives or 37.5 credit points of core specialisation subjects, 12.5 credit points of Spatial Engineering electives and 12.5 credit points of Year Computational Systems electives
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.
Year 1:
- 75 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 1 Spatial Engineering selectives
- 12.5 credit points of Year 1 electives
Year 2:
- 50 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 2 Spatial Engineering selectives
- 37.5 credit points of Spatial Engineering electives or 37.5 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects or 25 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects and 12.5 credit points of Year 2 Computational Systems electives
Year 3:
- 75 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 3 Spatial Engineering selectives
- 12.5 credit points of Spatial Engineering electives or 12.5 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation 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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CVEN30008 | Engineering Risk Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GEOM20013 | Applications of GIS | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30009 | Imaging the Environment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM20015 | Surveying and Mapping | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30012 | Integrated Spatial Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30013 | Land Administration Systems | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Year 1 Spatial Engineering selectives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20005 | Numerical Methods in Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 1 electives
Students may select from the following list of subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENGR10006 | Engineering Modelling and Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP10002 | Foundations of Algorithms |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GEOG30019 | Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG30021 | The Disaster Resilient City | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO20002 | Foundations of Informatics | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
COMP20003 | Algorithms and Data Structures | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SWEN20003 | Object Oriented Software Development |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20026 | Real Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST30028 | Numerical Methods & Scientific Computing | 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 |
MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR30004 | Numerical Algorithms in Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GEOL20002 | Earth Structure, Geophysics, Geodynamics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOL30002 | Tectonics & Geodynamics | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PROP10002 | Property in the Modern Economy | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENVS10001 | Natural Environments | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PROP10001 | Economics and Cities | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PLAN10002 | Introduction to Urban Planning | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP30019 | Graphics and Interaction | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PLAN20002 | Urban Design for People and Places | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT30022 | Indigenous Engineering and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students may seek approval from Course Coordinator for any other level 2 or 3, Science or Design elective.
Year 2 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GEOM90038 | Advanced Imaging | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90008 | Foundations of Spatial Information |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90040 | Mathematics of Spatial Information | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 Spatial Engineering selectives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90021 | Critical Communication for Engineers |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 3 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GEOM90039 | Advanced Surveying and Mapping | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90015 | Spatial Data Infrastructure | July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90018 | Spatial Databases | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | 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 Spatial Engineering selectives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT90140 | Management Competencies |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGM90014 | The World of Engineering Management |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Spatial Engineering electives:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90044 | Engineering Site Characterisation | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90058 | Construction Engineering | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90035 | Risk in Construction | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90007 | Statistics for Research Workers | Winter Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90044 | Thinking and Reasoning with Data | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90026 | Engineering Entrepreneurship | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
ABPL90366 | Urban Informatics | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MECM90015 | Perspectives on Digital Platforms | June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
GEOM90007 | Information Visualisation | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90063 | Transport System Modelling | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90012 | Marketing Management for Engineers | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90011 | Economic Analysis for Engineers | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90013 | Strategy Execution for Engineers |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90006 | Spatial Analysis | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90042 | Spatial Information Programming | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90031 | Quantitative Environmental Modelling | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90029 | Water and Waste Water Management | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90028 | Monitoring Environmental Impacts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90032 | Environmental Analysis Tools | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90041 | Cadastral Surveying | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90045 | Residential Land Development | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
ABPL90041 | Property Law (PG) | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90088 | System Optimisation & Machine Learning | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students aiming for SRBV accreditation have to take at least these three subjects of the Land Systems specialisation:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GEOM90041 | Cadastral Surveying | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90045 | Residential Land Development | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
ABPL90041 | Property Law (PG) | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Core specialisation subjects
Please see the core specialisation subjects in the respective specialisations linked below.
Majors, minors & specialisations
Name | Credit Points |
---|---|
Business | 50 |
Computational Systems | 50 |
Environmental Systems | 50 |
Land Systems | 50 |
Last updated: 27 April 2024