GraduateEngineering
Master of Engineering
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
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).
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core UnitsUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesCIVL6001Building Information Modelling SystemsCIVL6003Building Information Technologies and PracticesBUSN5003Management CommunicationENGN6002Engineering Management for a Sustainable FutureENGN6003Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1 Note 2
- Note 3ENGN6004Professional Practice Masters Thesis 2 Note 2
- Note 3INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability CIVL6001
- CIVL6001Building Information Modelling Systems
- CIVL6003Building Information Technologies and Practices
- BUSN5003Management Communication
- ENGN6002Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
- ENGN6003Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1
- ENGN6004Professional Practice Masters Thesis 2
- INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability
- Civil Engineering Specialisation Unit CodeUnit TitleNotesCIVL6002Geotechnical EngineeringCIVL6007Steel and Timber Engineering SystemsCIVL6004Environmental Management Systems Note 1CIVL6008Water Cycle Management SystemsCIVL6005Concrete Structure SystemsCIVL6006Transportation Engineering Systems CIVL6002
- CIVL6002Geotechnical Engineering
- CIVL6007Steel and Timber Engineering Systems
- CIVL6004Environmental Management Systems
- CIVL6008Water Cycle Management Systems
- CIVL6005Concrete Structure Systems
- CIVL6006Transportation Engineering Systems
- Elective UnitsUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesSelect 1 elective unit (12 credit points) from the follow list OR 1 university wide elective unit at postgraduate levelACCT6004FinanceACCT6015Corporate GovernanceMGMT6002The Positive LeaderACCT5002Accounting for ManagersBUSN6004Managing Enterprise SystemsMGMT5002Organisational BehaviourPROJ5001Project ManagementBUSN6005Strategy and Case Analysis Select 1 elective unit (12 credit points) from the follow list OR 1 university wide elective unit at postgraduate level
- Select 1 elective unit (12 credit points) from the follow list OR 1 university wide elective unit at postgraduate level
- ACCT6004Finance
- ACCT6015Corporate Governance
- MGMT6002The Positive Leader
- ACCT5002Accounting for Managers
- BUSN6004Managing Enterprise Systems
- MGMT5002Organisational Behaviour
- PROJ5001Project Management
- BUSN6005Strategy and Case Analysis | Core Units: CIVL6001 Building Information Modelling Systems
- CIVL6003Building Information Technologies and Practices
- BUSN5003Management Communication
- ENGN6002Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
- ENGN6003Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1
- ENGN6004Professional Practice Masters Thesis 2
- INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability | Civil Engineering Specialisation: CIVL6002 Geotechnical Engineering
- CIVL6007Steel and Timber Engineering Systems
- CIVL6004Environmental Management Systems
- CIVL6008Water Cycle Management Systems
- CIVL6005Concrete Structure Systems
- CIVL6006Transportation Engineering Systems | Elective Units: Select 1 elective unit (12 credit points) from the follow list OR 1 university wide elective unit at postgraduate level
- ACCT6004Finance
- ACCT6015Corporate Governance
- MGMT6002The Positive Leader
- ACCT5002Accounting for Managers
- BUSN6004Managing Enterprise Systems
- MGMT5002Organisational Behaviour
- PROJ5001Project Management
- BUSN6005Strategy and Case Analysis
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ATAR: Not applicable. 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 (72 credit points); and 1 Elective unit (12 credit points).
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