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Master of Engineering (Civil)

Postgraduate course

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Overview

The Master of Engineering (Civil) forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite consisting of:
The Master of Engineering (Civil) is part of a nested suite of postgraduate programs that have been designed for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development in the field of civil engineering. The program has an applied industry focus and presents subjects relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in this field. 
 
The core units of study within the program have a technical focus that can be complemented with a range of technical or management focused elective units to suit the needs of the individual student. Importantly, many of the technical units of study have a sustainability theme which is the great challenge for the delivery of infrastructure in the 21st century.
The program aims to produce graduates who will be able to lead and apply advanced technical and management skills to the design, procurement and maintenance of infrastructure projects. The program will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of civil engineering.
Duration1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Campus and intakes  Calendar
Hawthorn -Semester 1, Semester 2
Study modeFull-time
Part-time (day & evening)
Course codeC103
Fees
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Career opportunities

The skills attained from the program should assist graduates gaining employment in a range of industries including; consulting engineering, construction, local government and public and private infrastructure owners.
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Course in detail

On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Master of Engineering (Civil) forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite consisting of:
The Master of Engineering (Civil) is part of a nested suite of postgraduate programs that have been designed for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development in the field of civil engineering. The program has an applied industry focus and presents subjects relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in this field. 
 
The core units of study within the program have a technical focus that can be complemented with a range of technical or management focused elective units to suit the needs of the individual student. Importantly, many of the technical units of study have a sustainability theme which is the great challenge for the delivery of infrastructure in the 21st century.
The program aims to produce graduates who will be able to lead and apply advanced technical and management skills to the design, procurement and maintenance of infrastructure projects. The program will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of civil engineering.

Course structure

Swinburne's Civil Engineering programs are a nested suite, offering students the opportunity to exit at the Graduate Certificate, Master of Technology, Master of Engineering or Master of Engineering (Honours) stage.
The Master of Engineering (Civil) comprises twelve units of study to the value of 150 credit points.  In addition to the requirements of the Master of Technology (Civil), students must undertake the HIT9010 Research Methods unit (or HES7605 Research Design and Methodology unit by distance education), the HES6198 Research Paper unit together with an additional two units of study with at least one discipline specific unit.

Units of study

Discipline-specific units:
HES6129 Nonlinear FEM for Materials and Structures
HES6175 Project Costing
HES6175D Project Costing
HES6178 Sustainable Buildings
HES6179 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
HES6180 Advanced Concrete Design
HES6181 Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures 
HES6192 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
HES6194 Geotechnical Design
HES6195 Building Design 
HES6196 Integrated Water Design
HES6197 Principles of Sustainability
HES6CME Coastal and Maritime Engineering (not running in 2013)
HES6DRE Dredging Engineering  
HES6PHE Port and Harbour Engineering
HES6PSD Port Structural Design 
HES6PAN Port Access and Navigation 
Recommended elective units:
HES6174 Resource Planning and Management
HES6176 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
HES6176D Environmental Sustainability in Construction
HES6177D International Construction
HES6690 Engineering Project Control
HES6690D Engineering Project Control
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis
HES6727 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence
HES6791 Project Management 
HES6793 Construction Law
HES6793D Construction Law 
HES6795 Construction Site Operations 
HES6797 Location-based Management for Construction 
HES6798 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects 
HIR506 Technology Management
Research-specific units:
HES6198 Research Paper and
HES7601 Major Research Project or
HES7605 Research Design and Methodology (Distance) or
HIT9010 Research Methods 
Note: units of study from other postgraduate programs within Swinburne may be approved by the course co-coordinator, as recommended elective units, on a case by case basis. Units of study are either taught on-campus, distance or intensive mode*. Please refer to the program planner to check for the delivery mode of specific units.
  • International students are required to study full-time and on-campus
  • All units are 12.5 credit points (CP) unless noted otherwise
  • Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation
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Graduate outcomes

On this page: aims and objectives, career opportunities and graduate attributes.

Aims and objectives

At program completion, graduates should be able to: 
  • Apply fundamental knowledge of engineering, mathematics and science
  • Use the techniques, skills and modern tools in civil engineering to practice effectively in industry
  • Identify, formulate, solve and evaluate engineering problems
  • Design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data
  • Design and develop engineering solutions to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, construction, and sustainability constraints 
  • Undertake research independently and develop clear report writing skills
  • Function and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility
  • Recognise the need for and to engage in lifelong learning

Career opportunities

The skills attained from the program should assist graduates gaining employment in a range of industries including; consulting engineering, construction, local government and public and private infrastructure owners.

Graduate attributes

The program will provide the following generic attributes:
  • Providing career orientated education 
  • Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer 
  • Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry 
  • Developing lifelong learning skills
  • Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne’s other campuses
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On this page: entry requirements and recognition of prior learning

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

The admission requirements for Master of Engineering (Civil) consist of:
  • A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree (or equivalent) and successful completion of the graduate certificate units
  • A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree (or equivalent) with either honours or at least two years relevant industry experience, or
  • Qualifications and experience that, in the opinion of the selection officer, are of an equivalent standard for the nominated program. The pathway for such students would be through satisfactory completion of the graduate certificate units of study before converting into the master program

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl/higher-ed/
 
Advanced standing
Applications for advanced standing will be considered on their individual merit and must be submitted and resolved prior to first enrolment. University policies will apply with the following restrictions:
Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Civil):
A maximum of one subject (12.5 credit points) advanced standing is allowed.
Master of Technology (Civil):
A maximum of two subjects (25 credit points) advanced standing is allowed.
Master of Engineering (Civil):
A maximum of four subject (50 credit points) advanced standing is allowed.
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Apply

On this page: how to apply, course fees and find out more.

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/

Course fees

The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Find out more

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Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
 
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