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Coordinator
Dr Tai Thai
Email: tai.thai@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 (Structural)
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Structure
300 credit points
The Structural specialisation of the Master of Engineering consists of 300 points of study – 225 points core (compulsory), 12.5 points selective plus 62.5 points elective subjects as listed 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 – Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption.
Students must complete the following in the Master of Engineering (Structural):
- 225 credit points of core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of selective subjects
- 62.5 credit points of structural engineering electives according to the lists 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 as listed below (including one selective)
Note: In 2013, ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics was replaced with ENGR30002 Fluid Mechanics. Students who have completed ENGR30001 are not required to complete ENGR30002.
Students who completed CVEN30008 Risk Analysis or equivalent should consult with a course advisor to discuss their course structure.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN30008 | Engineering Risk Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
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 |
| CVEN30009 | Structural Theory and Design | 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 and Mechanics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
- Selective (choose one)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Suggested second 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:
- 75 points Core
- 25 points Structural Engineering electives from the list below
Core (75 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Not available in 2024 | 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 |
| CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90035 | Steel-Composites in Modern Construction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN30010 | Geotechnical Modelling and Design | 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 Structural Engineering Selectives
- 25 points from the Research Component (core) listed below
- 37.5 points from the Structural Engineering Electives listed below
Core (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90050 | Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90058 | Construction Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Structural Engineering Selectives: 12.5 points. Students must choose one of the subjects below:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90059 | No longer available | ||
| CVEN90060 | Integrated Infrastructure Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Research Component (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Structural Engineering Electives
Total 62.5 points
Students are strongly advised to include CVEN90016 Concrete Design and Technology and ENEN90014 Sustainable Buildings.
Students may also choose one Infrastructure Engineering elective subject not on the list below.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90017 | Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90024 | High Rise Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90026 | Extreme Loading & Structural Resilience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90016 | Design of Sustainable Structures | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90018 | Structural Dynamics and Modelling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90027 | Geotechnical Applications | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90051 | Civil Hydraulics | 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 |
| CVEN90063 | Transport System Modelling | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90066 | Metocean Engineering | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90067 | Port Structural Design | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| CVEN90069 | Dredging Engineering | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| CVEN90070 | Port and Harbour Engineering | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGR90036 | Leadership for Innovation |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MCEN90052 | Advanced Materials | 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 |
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-structural/overview
Last updated: 30 January 2024