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Coordinators
Neema Nassir
Admission/Course Enquiries - Samintha Perera
samintha.perera@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 (Civil)
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Structure
300 credit points
The Civil specialisation of the Master of Engineering consists of 300 points of study - 237.5 points core, 12.5 points selective and 50 points elective subjects as detailed 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 - consisting of 237.5 points core (compulsory), 12.5 points selective and 50 points elective subjects from the lists 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:
- 100 points Core (including one selective)
Core (100 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CVEN30009 | Structural Theory and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN30010 | Geotechnical Modelling and Design | 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:
- 87.5 points Core
- 12.5 points Civil Engineering Elective from the list below
Core (87.5 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 |
| CVEN90050 | Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90051 | Civil Hydraulics | 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 Civil Engineering Selectives
- 25 points from the Research Component (core) listed below
- 37.5 points from the Civil Engineering Electives listed below
Core (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN30008 | Engineering Risk Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90058 | Construction Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Civil Engineering Selectives (12.5 points)
Students must choose one of the subjects listed 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 |
Civil Engineering Electives
Civil Engineering Electives (50 points)
Note: Students may also choose one Infrastructure Engineering elective subject not on the list below.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 & Structural Resilience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90027 | Geotechnical Applications | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90035 | Steel-Composites in Modern Construction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90061 | Freight Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENEN90005 | Environmental Management ISO 14000 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENEN90006 | Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources | 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 |
| ENEN90027 | Energy for Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENEN90029 | Water and Waste Water Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENEN90033 | Solar Energy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENEN90034 | No longer available | ||
| ENEN90037 | International River Basin Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGM90007 | Project Management Practices | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGR90026 | Engineering Entrepreneurship | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90033 | Positioning Principles and Technologies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EVSC90025 | Water Sensitive Urban Design | February (On Campus - Burnley) |
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 |
| CVEN90069 | Dredging Engineering | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| CVEN90070 | Port and Harbour Engineering | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90019 | No longer available | ||
| ENGR90036 | Leadership for Innovation |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENEN90038 | Engineering Hydrology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGR90024 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90071 | Offshore Wind Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90073 | Integrated Design Studio |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CVEN90074 | Computational Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENEN90040 | Water Planning & an Uncertain Future | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Notes
- ENGR30002 Fluid Mechanics replaced ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics in 2013. Students who have completed ENGR30001 are not required to undertake ENGR30002; credit cannot be obtained for both subjects.
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-civil/overview
Last updated: 30 January 2024