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Master of Engineering (Advanced) (Civil and Environmental Engineering) M.E.A(CEE)
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 2 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

This program has been designed to meet the ongoing needs of society for infrastructure that is innovative and technologically advanced while still being socially and environmentally acceptable in the short term, and sustainable in the long term. The demand for civil and environmental engineers continues to be strong, with graduates generally able to choose between a number of attractive technical career paths.

Civil and Environmental Engineering is concerned with assessing and managing the effects of human activity on the natural and built environments. The goal is to do this in a sustainable manner. This ensures that we can provide adequate infrastructure and natural resources for current generations, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. Environmental engineers may be involved in environmental impact assessment, water resources management, pollution control, waste management or the planning and design of engineering facilities to minimise their impact on the environment.

This program includes a core of civil engineering analysis and design, along with detailed studies in environmental science and engineering.

Well-suited to graduates wanting more than the one year Masters engineering program, this program gives the option of studying technical courses at an advanced level and the opportunity to engage in a research project.
 
A 48-unit program, students will complete the requirements for the Master of Engineering, with additional study comprising 12 units of more advanced technical coursework. A project to the value of 12 units introduces candidates to research.

Intending students should consult the program coordinator early in the year in which they plan to study to check when particular courses or projects will be available.

Program Structure

This 48-unit program includes a core of civil engineering analysis and design, along with detailed studies in environmental science and engineering. Further graduates of this program may have future opportunities to embark on research within this field.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 3CM050
Annual tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $20,400
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a completed Honours degree in a related discipline of Engineering or equivalent.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM050

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Relevant Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or equivalent
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Areas of Specialisation

Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Total units required for this program - 48 units

Year 1 

Semester 1

  • TECHCOMM 5021 Applied Project Management I (3 units)
  • APP MTH 7054 System Modelling & Simulation (3 units) 
    or
    COMP SCI 7077 System Modelling & Simulation (3 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)

Semester 2

  • STATS 7053 Statistics in Engineering (3 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)
Year 2

Semester 1

  • C&ENVENG 7058A Masters Project (6 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)

Semester 2

  • C&ENVENG 7058B Masters Project (6 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)
  • Elective course (3 units)
Elective Choices

 Elective choices must comply with the following rules: 

  • At least 27 units of electives must be undertaken from the discipline
  • A maximum of 3 units of Management electives may be selected

 Civil and Environmental Electives

Management Electives

Note:
The availability of all elective courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities and sufficient enrolments.

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Career Opportunities

Technical engineering fields in chosen specialisation.

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Graduate Attributes

  • Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.
  • The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
  • An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.
  • Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.
  • A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
  • A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.
  • An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

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