Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MEng
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Course code
1209400
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Master of Engineering will prepare you to solve our biggest challenges as a professional civil engineer.
This course is designed for graduates with prior cognate studies in civil engineering, enabling them to gain a qualification as a professional engineer. The Master of Engineering equips students to become industry-ready professional engineers, skilled in analysing and developing solutions for complex engineering systems, with specialised expertise in civil engineering.
Foundational core units build knowledge of the basic sciences, practical skills and the processes and philosophy that underpin the engineering profession.
A specialisation in Civil Engineering will develop skills and knowledge across geotechnical engineering, steel and timber engineering, environmental management, water cycle management, concrete structure systems, and transportation engineering systems.
To complete your study, you will choose advanced elective units to further build specialist expertise in areas of professional practice, while also completing industry-guided research units that will develop your skills in independent investigation, critical thinking and creative problem solving.
This course includes a professional placement of 60 days (480 hours).
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically apply systems approaches using a wide range of technical and contextual factors to conceptualise and evaluate human-centred solutions to complex, industry-relevant problems in the chosen field of engineering specialisation in professional practice or scholarship Plan and execute a substantial research project to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering that contributes to professional practice or scholarship Lead or function as a team member and systematically manage information and projects to deliver industry-relevant engineering solutions aligned with stakeholder and community needs in professional practice |
GA2: Creativity Critically apply systems approaches using a wide range of technical and contextual factors to conceptualise and evaluate human-centred solutions to complex, industry-relevant problems in the chosen field of engineering specialisation in professional practice or scholarship Creatively apply and integrate established engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources in the context of systematic engineering synthesis, design and management processes in professional practice |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply professional conduct and judgement that reflects contemporary industry standards of ethical, sustainable and human-centred engineering practice |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Draw upon a broad conceptual knowledge of mathematics, other basic sciences, computing and information sciences to demonstrate an advanced understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation Plan and execute a substantial research project to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering that contributes to professional practice or scholarship |
GA5: Lifelong learning Plan and execute a substantial research project to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering that contributes to professional practice or scholarship Critically reflect on and document development of proficiency in relevant engineering competencies to guide continuing professional development and lifelong learning in professional practice |
GA6: Communication and social skills Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to a variety of audiences |
GA7: Cultural competence Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to a variety of audiences |
All students complete at least 60 days of engagement with professional practice, typically with an organisation conducting work related to engineering practice. Industry experience enables students to apply their knowledge and skills to engineering problems within a real work environment, and to make valuable contacts within industry.
Students will undertake a specialisation in Civil Engineering.
This specialisation develops skills and knowledge across geotechnical engineering, steel and timber engineering, environmental management, water cycle management, concrete structure systems, and transportation engineering systems.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Perth | Term 1, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
Southern Cross University is seeking accreditation from Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree (AQF 7) in an engineering discipline that is cognate with the chosen specialisation (or equivalent).
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Master of Engineering, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:
- 7 core units (108 credit points) and
- 1 specialisation in Civil Engineering (72 credit points) and
- 1 Elective unit (12 credit points).
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| CIVL6001 | Building Information Modelling Systems |
Term1
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| CIVL6002 | Geotechnical Engineering |
Term1
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| CIVL6003 | Building Information Technologies and Practices |
Term2
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| CIVL6004 | Environmental Management Systems |
Term2
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| BUSN5003 | Management Communication |
Term1,3,5
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| CIVL6005 | Concrete Structure Systems |
Term3
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| ENGN6002 | Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL6006 | Transportation Engineering Systems |
Term4
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Second Year |
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| ENGN6003 | Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1 | Not currently available |
24 | Note 3, Note 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| CIVL6007 | Steel and Timber Engineering Systems | Not currently available |
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| Elective Units OR University Wide elective at Postgraduate level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENGN6004 | Professional Practice Masters Thesis 2 | Not currently available |
24 | Note 3, Note 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| CIVL6008 | Water Cycle Management Systems | Not currently available |
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| INDG2013 | Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability |
Term4
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Note 1:
This unit requires a compulsory 3-day residential in Lismore
Note 2:
This unit is double-weighted
Note 3:
This unit includes Work Integrated Learning
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