Master of Engineering Science (Civil)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Master of Engineering Science (Civil) provides students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge about the design, procurement and asset management aspects of civil infrastructure projects. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues and challenges associated with the civil engineering industry, including codes of practice; sustainability issues; environmental impacts; and financial, legal, project-management and risk considerations. The program has an applied industry focus and includes units relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in this field.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering Science (MA-ENGSC).
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering Science (MA-ENGSC).
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Duration
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
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Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Master of Engineering Science (Civil) has been designed for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development in the field of civil engineering. The course has an applied industry focus, presents a variety of units relevant to professional practice in the fields of civil and construction engineering and contemporary minor and major research projects in these fields.
The core units of study within the course 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 course 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 course will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of civil engineering.
Course structure
To qualify for the Master of Engineering Science (Civil), students must complete 13 units (200 credit points) as follows:
- 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
- 4 technical units (50 credit points)
- 3 further technical units or elective units (37.5 credit points)
- 1 research methods (12.5 credit points)
- 1 research paper (12.5 credit points)
- 1 major research project (50 credit points)
Units of study
Foundation units
Choose three units from the following list (37.5 credit points):
Technical units
Choose four units from the following list (50 credit points):
Elective units
Choose three units from the folowing list (can also be chosen from the Technical List) (37.5 credit points):
Research units
Complete two units (25 credit points)
ICT80011 Research Methods *Major Research Project (50 credit points)
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
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.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
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.
Aims and objectives
At the completion of the Master of Engineering Science (Civil) course, graduates will be able to:
1. demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
2. plan and execute an independent research project in a relevant civil engineering topic by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
3. reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable civil engineering trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
4. investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of civil engineering practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry
5. demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and justify propositions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences; including clients, customers, multi-disciplinary/ multi-cultural project teams and stakeholders2. plan and execute an independent research project in a relevant civil engineering topic by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
3. reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable civil engineering trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
4. investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of civil engineering practice to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry
6. demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs.
Graduate skills
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
Professional recognition
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
This course offers Commonwealth Supported Places for eligible students. The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Standard entry
The entry requirements for Master of Engineering (Civil) [or Master of Engineering Science (Civil)] are as follows:
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)* (minimum four years of full time study) degree or
- a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil) degree following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree or
- qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.
* Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.