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Master of Engineering

Masters by Coursework

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    MEng

  • Course code

    1209400

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • 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

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
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

CategoryScore
Overall6.5
Listeningminimum 6.0
Speakingminimum 6.0
Readingminimum 6.0
Writingminimum 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.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

CIVL6001 Building Information Modelling Systems
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1
CIVL6002 Geotechnical Engineering
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1
CIVL6003 Building Information Technologies and Practices
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term2
Perth N/A
Term2
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term2
Pre-requisites CIVL6001 - Building Information Modelling Systems
CIVL6004 Environmental Management Systems
Term2
12 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term2
Perth N/A
Term2
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term2
Enrolment information There will be a compulsory 3-day residential at the Lismore campus.
BUSN5003 Management Communication
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
CIVL6005 Concrete Structure Systems
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term3
Perth N/A
Term3
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term3
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
Perth N/A
Term4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term4
CIVL6006 Transportation Engineering Systems
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term4
Perth N/A
Term4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term4

Second Year

ENGN6003 Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1

Not currently available

24 Note 3, Note 2
CIVL6007 Steel and Timber Engineering Systems

Not currently available

12
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

12
INDG2013 Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term4
Term4

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

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
CIVL6001 Building Information Modelling Systems
CIVL6003 Building Information Technologies and Practices
BUSN5003 Management Communication
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
ENGN6003 Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1 Note 2, Note 3
ENGN6004 Professional Practice Masters Thesis 2 Note 2, Note 3
INDG2013 Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
CIVL6002 Geotechnical Engineering
CIVL6007 Steel and Timber Engineering Systems
CIVL6004 Environmental Management Systems Note 1
CIVL6008 Water Cycle Management Systems
CIVL6005 Concrete Structure Systems
CIVL6006 Transportation Engineering Systems

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
Select 1 elective unit (12 credit points) from the follow list OR 1 university wide elective unit at postgraduate level
ACCT6004 Finance
ACCT6015 Corporate Governance
MGMT6002 The Positive Leader
ACCT5002 Accounting for Managers
BUSN6004 Managing Enterprise Systems
MGMT5002 Organisational Behaviour
PROJ5001 Project Management
BUSN6005 Strategy and Case Analysis