Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Civil), University of South Australia (UniSA). 2015 information for International students

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Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LCCV

Fees
AUD$ 15,250 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

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
074881E

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have:

- A completed four-year Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- Applicants who hold a degree in 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 Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Civil) aims to provide graduates and current practioners with the required level of knowledge and skills in Civil Engineering to enable them to undertake further study at Master's level.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of 9 units of core courses and 9 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
Adapt civil engineering data analysis and modelling methods to solve a range of practical problems in civil engineering
Develop skills required for critical review of current knowledge and understanding of research methodologies
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)
Seminar in Sustainability	ENVT 5007	4.5
Stream Elective 1			Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 4005	4.5
Stream Elective 2			Note(s): 1,2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5
Project Risk Management	BUSS 5070	4.5
Project Control Methods	BUSS 5163	4.5
Project Leadership and Teams	BUSS 5102	4.5
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Prestressed Concrete Design	CIVE 4034	4.5
Cold-formed Steel Design	CIVE 4035	4.5
Earthquake and Masonry Engineering	CIVE 4036	4.5
Design of Composite Structures	CIVE 4037	4.5
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Environmental Engineering and Modelling	CIVE 4038	4.5
Community Partnerships	ENVT 5034	4.5
Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Water and Environmental Management	CIVE 5074	4.5
TRANSPORT ENGINEERING
Travel Demand Analysis	CIVE 4043	4.5
Traffic Accident Evaluation and Prevention	CIVE 4041	4.5
Sustainable Transportation	CIVE 4040	4.5
Transportation Engineering	CIVE 4039	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. This schedule has been developed assuming part-time study over two study periods. Full-time students who wish to complete the program in a single study period must negotiate a revised study plan with the Program Director

2. 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. Students must complete the two electives from the same stream

2. Alternative electives may be negotiated only with the approval of the Program Director