Master of Engineering (Civil)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LMCV

Fees
AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
074880F

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have:

- A completed four-year Bachelors degree with Honours in civil engineering or a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR
- A completed Graduate Certificate in a Civil Engineering, or related discipline from a recognised higher education institution

Applicants who hold a degree in one of the following disciplines such as, Mechanical, Mining or Environmental Engineering may also be eligible and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

The Master of Engineering (Civil) aims to provide graduates and current practitioners with an advanced level of knowledge and skills in a range of areas relevant to the structural and geotechnical sectors of Civil Engineering.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of 18 units of core courses and 18 units of elective courses in civil engineering. On completion of these courses students should be able to:

Apply and synthesise civil engineering theories in solving practical cases
Create and design models to be used in structural and geotechnical design and analysis
Adapt structural and geotechnical data analysis methods at advanced level
Utilise advanced modelling techniques to solve a range of practical problems in civil engineering
Develop advanced skills to communicate with civil engineering and related professionals

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
First Semester (Study Period 1,2 or 3)
Advanced Concrete Structures M	CIVE 5079	4.5
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering	CIVE 5083	4.5
Elective 1		4.5
Elective 2		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective 3
Elective 4
Civil Engineering Research Project	CIVE 5076	9	Note(s): 1

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
STUDY PERIOD 2
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems	GEOE 5001	4.5
Case Studies in Transport	CIVE 5019	4.5
Road Safety Engineering	CIVE 5021	4.5
Traffic Engineering	CIVE 5022	4.5
Transport Data Analysis and Statistics	CIVE 5015	4.5
Water Quality Processes N	CHEM 5007	4.5
Sustainable Irrigation Management	CIVE 5075	4.5
Water Quality Modelling	CIVE 5066	4.5
Design of Composite Structures M	CIVE 5082	4.5
Surface Water Hydrology	CIVE 5088	4.5
STUDY PERIOD 5
Intelligent Transport Systems	CIVE 5087	4.5
Water Quality Management	CIVE 5067	4.5
Environmental Impact Assessment N	ARCH 5041	4.5
Advanced Steel Structures M	CIVE 5080	4.5
Structural Dynamics and Seismic Design	CIVE 5081	4.5
Design of Flood and Drainage Systems	CIVE 5065	4.5
Transport Policy	BUSS 5127	4.5
Transport, Land Use and Environment N	CIVE 5024	4.5
Transport Modelling	CIVE 5025	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. No credit is available in this program. Where students have previously completed a similar course in another program, they may be granted permission to substitute an alternative course with the agreement of the Program Director.

Notes

1. Civil Engineering Research Project must be taken in the final study period of a student's program. It is offered in both SP2 and SP5 each year. Hence, students who commence the program mid-year will take two electives in SP5 and replace the two electives in SP2 shown in the schedule with the Civil Engineering Research Project.