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Master of Civil Engineering (MC-CIVENG)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2023 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 | 2023 — 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 |
PLEASE NOTE - as of 2024 there will be changes to the course rules for both 'Business' and 'Structural' specialisations, with work underway to ensure updates are made as soon as possible.
Continuing students can follow the current course structure and rules. Changes to course rules will only apply to 2024 commencing students.
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, transport, geotechnical, energy, business systems, water resources and project management, 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 Civil Engineering with Distinction will be awarded if the score is 80 or above.
Hurdle Requirement
In order to achieve the Engineering Practice Hurdle requirement, students will need to document the attainment of professional skills at an adequate level. This will include the successful completion of any of the following:
1. Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP)
2. ENGR90033 Internship subject
3. CHEN90028 Industry Project subject
4. An agreed level of internship at an approved engineering form (without receiving University credit)
Completion of the degree will not be approved until this requirement has been met.
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/
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates will:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and practice in civil engineering fields of mechanics and materials, structural engineering, construction, transport systems, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering and sustainable infrastructure engineering;
- Apply their knowledge to analyse and design civil engineering systems and facilities;
- Apply analytical, problem solving and design skills that may be applied in professional practice;
- Demonstrate proficiency over established and emerging engineering methods and tools to solve practical engineering problems;
- Apply the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resource;
- Undertake a piece of original research either within an industrial setting or in a laboratory, involving development of research questions, method and methodology and the collection of data, its objective analysis and interpretation;
- Use the mathematical and computational skills for the solution and theoretical problems in civil engineering professions and for further personal and professional development;
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written form that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing society;
- Converse with important issues relevant to sectors influenced by civil engineering, such as the sustainable design and practice, environmental processes, ethics in engineering, the efficient operation of all infrastructure, the rise of automation and privacy and security in the age of the internet;
- 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
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
- Understanding of global issues
- Communication
- Business and management
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Lifelong learners
- High ethical standards and professionalism
Engineers Australia Competencies:
- 1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
- 1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
- 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
- 1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
- 1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
- 1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering
- 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
- 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
- 2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes
- 2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
- 3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability
- 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains
- 3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour
- 3.4 Professional use and management of information
- 3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct
- 3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
Course structure
The Master of Civil Engineering requires the successful completion of 300 credit points.
The Master of Civil Engineering is a three-year degree (full time).
To obtain the degree (no specialisation) students must complete:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
- 75 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 2 selectives subjects
12.5 credit points of Year 2 Civil Engineering elective subjects
- 37.5 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 25 credit points of Year 3 Capstone subjects
37.5 credit points of Year 3 Civil Engineering elective subjects
To obtain the degree with a specialisation, students must instead complete:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
100 credit points of Year 2 Business specialisation compulsory subjects (for Business specialisation) or 87.5 credit points of Year 2 specific specialisation compulsory subjects and 12.5 credit points of Year 2 selective subjects (for all other specialisations)
75 credit points Year 3 specialisation requirements; please refer to each specialisation page to see these requirements in detail
- 25 credit points of Year 3 Capstone subjects
Note:
To obtain the degree with a specialisation, please see individual handbook entries outlining credit points and structure.
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.
To complete this degree (no specialisation) students should complete in the following order:
Year 1:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2:
- 75 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of selectives subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Civil Engineering elective subjects
Year 3:
- 37.5 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 25 credit points of Capstone subjects
- 37.5 credit points of Civil Engineering elective subjects
Note:
For specialisations, please refer to the individual page.
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.
Engineering Practice Hurdle Requirement
Students enrolled in the Master of Civil Engineering degree will need to satisfy the requirements of the Engineering Practice hurdle prior to being awarded the degree. Students will be introduced early in their degree to the online e-portfolio system as a way of documenting their attainment of graduate attributes which accord with University and professional accreditation standards. Students will keep a record of their stepwise attainment of these capabilities throughout their engineering studies at Melbourne. The artifacts recorded in the e-portfolio may include formal study elements, such as design reports, as well as reflections on extracurricular activities such as employment and volunteering activities.
Hurdle Requirement
In order to achieve the Engineering Practice Hurdle requirement, students will need to document the attainment of professional skills at an adequate level. This will include the successful completion of any of the following:
Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP)
ENGR90033 Internship subject
CHEN90028 Industry Project subject
An agreed level of internship at an approved engineering form (without receiving University credit)
Completion of the degree will not be approved until this requirement has been met.
Subject Options
Year 1 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENGR20003 | Engineering Materials and Mechanics | 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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN30008 | Engineering Risk Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN20002 | Earth Processes for Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN20001 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN30009 | Structural Theory and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN30010 | Geotechnical Modelling and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90075 | Transport Infrastructure Design | Not available in 2023 | 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 |
CVEN90051 | Civil Hydraulics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENGR90021 | Critical Communication for Engineers |
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 |
ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
* Year 2 - Civil Engineering elective subject (12.5 credit points) from the below elective subject lists
Year 3 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90060 | Integrated Design - Civil | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90058 | Construction Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 3 - Capstone subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
* Year 3 - Civil Engineering elective subject (37.5 credit points) from the below elective subject lists
Civil Engineering specialisation elective and other non-specialised elective subjects:
Structural Engineering specialisation electives package
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90016 | Design of Sustainable Structures | 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 |
CVEN90035 | Steel and Composite Structures Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENEN90014 | Sustainable Buildings | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
CVEN90073 | Integrated Design Studio |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN90071 | Offshore Wind Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90027 | Geotechnical Applications | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Geotechnical Engineering specialisation electives package
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90027 | Geotechnical Applications | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90071 | Offshore Wind Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90074 | Computational Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN90066 | Metocean Engineering | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
CVEN90026 | Extreme Loading of Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Transport Engineering specialisation electives package
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CVEN90063 | Transport System Modelling | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90061 | Freight Systems | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
CVEN30011 | Smart Transportation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90090 | Public Transport Network Planning | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Water Resources Engineering specialisation electives package
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EVSC90025 | Water Sensitive Urban Design | February (On Campus - Burnley) |
12.5 |
CVEN90066 | Metocean Engineering | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
ENEN90029 | Water and Waste Water Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90038 | Engineering Hydrology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Project Management specialisation electives Package
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90026 | Engineering Entrepreneurship | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90012 | Marketing Management for Engineers | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90007 | Project Management Practices | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Energy specialisation electives Package
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENEN90027 | Energy for Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90033 | Solar Energy | 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 |
Other non-specialised electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GEOM90033 | Positioning Principles and Technologies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90038 | Advanced Imaging | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
Majors, minors & specialisations
Name | Credit Points |
---|---|
Business | 75 |
Energy | 75 |
Geotechnical | 75 |
Project Management | 75 |
Structural | 75 |
Transport | 75 |
Water Resources | 75 |
Last updated: 29 March 2024