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ProgramsEngENGI (PG)MPE/MPEAMPEMPE to 2024Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) (2015)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who elect to proceed under 2015 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2020, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2015, and are re-enrolling for 2016 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2024 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | CIVL9110: Materials |
Core | 6 | CIVL9201: Structural Mechanics |
Core | 6 | CIVL9810: Engineering Construction and Surveying |
Note: Year One covers Foundation units only. Candidates with a prior Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in the field related to this specialisation may be exempted from Foundation units.
Continuing students from 2014 or earlier please note: CIVL9110, CIVL9201 and CIVL9810 replace previous 2014 units CIVL5501 Foundations of Materials, CIVL5502 Foundations of Structural Mechanics and CIVL5506 Foundations of Engineering Construction and Surveying.
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | GEOL1501: Engineering Geology 1 |
Core | 6 | CIVL9230: Structural Concepts and Design |
Core | 6 | CIVL9410: Soil Mechanics |
Core | 6 | CIVL9611: Introductory Fluid Mechanics |
Note: Year 1 covers foundation units only. Students with a prior Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in the field related to this specialisation are exempt from these foundation units.
CIVL9230, CIVL9410 and CIVL9611 replace previous 2014 units CIVL5509 Foundations of Structural Concepts and Design, CIVL5504 Foundations of Soil Mechanics, CIVL5505 Foundations of Introductory Fluid Mechanics.
Year 1 - Summer Main
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ENGG9802: Engineering Mechanics Note: Previously ENGG5802 Foundations of Engineering Mechanics. Also available in Semester 2. |
Note: Year 1 covers foundation units only. Students with a prior Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in the field related to this specialisation are exempt from these foundation units.
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ENGG5204: Engineering Professional Practice |
Core | 6 | CIVL9205: Concrete Structures 1 |
Core | 6 | CIVL9612: Fluid Mechanics |
Core | 6 | CIVL9811: Engineering Design and Construction |
Note: CIVL9205, CIVL9612 and CIVL9811 replace previous 2014 units CIVL5507 Foundations of Concrete Structures 1, CIVL5511 Foundations of Fluid Mechanics and CIVL5512 Foundations of Engineering Design and Construction.
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ENGG5205: Professional Practice in Project Management |
Core | 6 | CIVL9206: Steel Structures 1 Note: Previously CIVL5508 Foundations of Steel Structures 1. |
| 12 | Select from Electives |
Year 3 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | CIVL5020: Capstone Project A Note: See Pathways for full details. Students achieving an average mark of 75% or higher over 48 credit points of units of study in the Year Two Table or equivalent are eligible for the Research Pathway and may replace CIVL5020 and 6cp of recommended electives with CIVL5222 Dissertation A |
Core | 0 | ENGG5217: Practical Experience |
| 6 | Electives | |
| 12 | Select from Advanced Electives |
Year 3 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | CIVL5021: Capstone Project B Note: See Pathways for full details. Students achieving an average mark of 75% or higher over 48 credit points of units of study in the Year Two Table or equivalent are eligible for the Research Pathway and may replace CIVL5021 and 6cp of recommended electives with CIVL5223 Dissertation B |
Core | 6 | CIVL9903: Civil Engineering Design Note: Previously CIVL5510 Foundations of Civil Engineering Design. |
| 12 | Select from Advanced Electives |
Capstone Project
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
CIVL5020: Capstone Project A |
Core
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6 |
CIVL5021: Capstone Project B |
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Note: Capstone Project must be completed by all students, unless undertaking Research Pathway (conditions below). Capstone Project is normally completed across two semesters in two stages through CIVL5020 (6cp) and CIVL5021 (6cp). However, it may also be completed in a single semester (12 cp).
Extended Capstone Project
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core
|
6 |
CIVL5020: Capstone Project A |
Core
|
12 |
CIVL5022: Capstone Project B Extended |
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Note:
Students take Capstone Project units CIVL5020 and CIVL5022 (total 18 cp) in place of Capstone Project CIVL5021 and 6 cp of elective units.
Students achieving an average mark of 70% or higher over 48 credit points of units of study in the Year Two Table or equivalent are eligible for the Extended Capstone Project.
Research Pathway
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core
|
12 |
CIVL5222: Dissertation A |
Core
|
12 |
CIVL5223: Dissertation B |
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Note:
Research pathway students take Dissertation units Research pathway students take Dissertation units CIVL5222 and CIVL5223 (total 24 cp) in place of Capstone Project units and 12 cp of elective units.
Students achieving an average mark of 75% or higher over 48 credit points of units of study in the Year Two Table or equivalent are eligible for the Research Pathway.
Block 1 - Electives (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| CIVL5266 | Steel Structures - Stability | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5269 | Advanced Concrete Structures | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5277 | Structural Rehabilitation and Timber Design | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5351 | Geoenvironmental Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5458 | Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5665 | Water Supply for Towns and Cities | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5670 | Reservoir, Stream and Coastal Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5999 | Advanced Research and Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL9235 | Structural Analysis | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL9310 | Humanitarian Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL9411 | Geotechnical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL9614 | Hydrology | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL9703 | Transport Policy, Planning and Deployment | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note: Students must complete 18 credit points from the units listed across the two years of the degree.
Block 2 - Advanced Electives (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| CHNG5005 | Wastewater Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
|
| CHNG5006 | Advanced Wastewater Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5257 | Concrete Structures - Prestressed Concrete | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5264 | Composite Steel-Concrete Structures | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5267 | Steel Structures - Advanced Analysis and Design | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5268 | Structural Dynamics | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5450 | Analysis and Design of Pile Foundations | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5453 | Geotechnical Hazards | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5454 | Rock Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5455 | Engineering Behaviour of Soils | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5666 | Open Channel Flow & Hydraulic Structures | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5668 | Fundamentals of Wind Engineering for Design | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| CIVL5669 | Applied Fluid Engineering Computing | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note: Students must complete 24 credit points from the units listed across Year 2.
Block 3 - Exchange Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| ENGG5231 | Engineering Graduate Exchange A | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
|
| ENGG5232 | Engineering Graduate Exchange B | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
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Note: Summer/Winter Exchange units require the approval of the Program Director. With approval, up to 12 credit points of Exchange units may taken in place of other units, towards the requirements of the degree.
| Course: | Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) (2015) |
| CP Required: | 144 |
| Min FT Duration: | 3.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | N/A |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Years Offered: | 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 |
| Requirements: | To qualify for the award of the Master of Professional Engineering in this specialisation, a candidate must complete 144 credit points, including core and elective units of study as listed here. Admission to candidature Admission to candidature requires: EITHER (a) a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Sydney, OR (b) equivalent qualification, with a minimum credit average; OR (c) a non-engineering bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average, with studies equivalent to 48 credit points in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, computing or statistics, as related to the intended engineering specialisation. All candidates for admission must have prior learning equivalent to 48 credit points in total, which, in the estimation of the Dean, is comparable to the requirements for the first year of a Bachelor of Engineering at this University in the stream sought for admission. Credit for previous study Candidates with a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent in the relevant discipline, and who have reached an acceptable level of academic achievement in their prior degree, may be eligible for a reduction of volume in learning of up to 48 credit points. A maximum of 72 credit points may be granted towards the Master of Professional Engineering from external postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made, provided the studies are acceptable to the Program Director Dean and are equivalent to units of study offered in the Master of Professional Engineering. Candidates transferring from the Master of Engineering to the Master of Professional Engineering may transfer up to 24 credit points provided units are equivalent to units of study offered in the Master of Professional Engineering. Any additional credit is subject to the approval by the Dean. Progression Candidates are required to meet the progression requirements as specified in the University's Coursework Rule, and required to have a WAM >= 65% based on the results of all units of study once a minimum of 48 credit points have been first attempted. Candidates who do not meet this WAM requirement will have their enrolment transferred to the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Professional Engineering). Transitional provisions These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2015 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2015 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2015 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement. Changes from 2015 Students continuing from 2014 and earlier should note changes of code and name for previous "Foundations" units. The unit code on these units has changed from "5xxx" format to "9xxx" and the prefix "Foundations of" has been dropped. The name and content of these units, otherwise remains as previous. Level 5xxx "Foundations" units that have already been completed will be credited towards the degree in place of the equivalent 9xxx unit. Course resolutions This course is administered under course resolutions published in the Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/ |
