Civil Engineering - CVENZS8338
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 8338 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and largest fields of engineering, and offers graduates the opportunity to get involved in projects that enhance our quality of life. As the most broadly based engineering discipline, it also offers many options to specialise.
This specialisation provides students with advanced study options across the breadth of specialisations in Civil Engineering as well as courses in transport engineering and construction management as tabled below.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in engineering with a minimum 65% average* in one of the following:
This specialisation provides students with advanced study options across the breadth of specialisations in Civil Engineering as well as courses in transport engineering and construction management as tabled below.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in engineering with a minimum 65% average* in one of the following:
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering with Architecture
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Naval Engineering
Other disciplines may be considered for entry as determined by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
* NOTE: Minimum 65% average is determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average. For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) please click here.
* NOTE: Minimum 65% average is determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average. For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) please click here.
Stream Structure
MEngSc students must complete a total of 96UOC of courses.
Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.
DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE COURSES - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:
Note: Disciplinary knowledge courses can be substituted with Advanced Disciplinary knowledge courses unless a specific Disciplinary knowledge course is prescribed in your offer letter or is listed as a compulsory component of the program.
Project Management
Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.
DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE COURSES - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:
Note: Disciplinary knowledge courses can be substituted with Advanced Disciplinary knowledge courses unless a specific Disciplinary knowledge course is prescribed in your offer letter or is listed as a compulsory component of the program.
Project Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Structures
Surveying
Transport
Water and Wastewater
ADVANCED SPECIALISATION DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE COURSES - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:
Students may choose courses from any postgraduate specialisation offered from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering with approval:
Students may choose courses from any postgraduate specialisation offered from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering with approval:
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology
- Project Management
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering
- Water Resources (includes coastal engineering courses)
Research-based Courses - 18 UOC:
- CVEN9931 Masters Project A (6 UOC)
- CVEN9932 Masters Project B (6 UOC)
AND
OR
OR
- GSOE9220 Launching a Startup (6 UOC)
Note: GSOE9220 can be taken if student is exempt from completing Masters Thesis A & B.
Electives - 24 UOC
Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.
At least 6 UOC must be taken from the Engineering & Technical Management Courses. For the Civil Engineering specialisation we recommend the following Engineering and Technical management courses:
Electives - 24 UOC
Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.
At least 6 UOC must be taken from the Engineering & Technical Management Courses. For the Civil Engineering specialisation we recommend the following Engineering and Technical management courses:
In addition, students may select any ETM elective in the consolidated Faculty List with approval.
Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Civil Engineering) may obtain a maximum of 48UOC of exemptions, Full details are noted on program 8338 handbook page.
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