Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil)
Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil) forms the first stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
- Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil)
- Master of Technology (Civil)
- Master of Engineering (Civil)
- Master of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) (no further intakes)
- Master of Engineering Science (Civil)
The Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil) has been designed for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development in the field of civil engineering. The program has an applied industry focus and presents subjects relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in this field.
The core units of study within the program have a technical focus which 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 program 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 program will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of civil engineering.
The core units of study within the program have a technical focus which 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 program 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 program will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of civil engineering.
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| Duration | 6 Month/s | ||
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| Course code | C101 | ||
| CRICOS code | 061687C | ||
| Fees* | A$12,975 (total for 2013)* |
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course in detail
Course description
The Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil) forms the first stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
- Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil)
- Master of Technology (Civil)
- Master of Engineering (Civil)
- Master of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) (no further intakes)
- Master of Engineering Science (Civil)
The Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil) has been designed for students who wish to enhance their knowledge and undertake continuing professional development in the field of civil engineering. The program has an applied industry focus and presents subjects relevant to professional practice and contemporary research in this field.
The core units of study within the program have a technical focus which 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 program 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 program will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of civil engineering.
The core units of study within the program have a technical focus which 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 program 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 program will also provide a pathway for graduating students to undertake PhD research in one of the specialist areas of civil engineering.
Course structure
Swinburne's Civil Engineering programs are a nested suite, offering students the opportunity to exit at the Graduate Certificate, Master of Technology, Master of Engineering or Master of Engineering (Honours) stage.
The Graduate Certificate comprises four units (50 credit points). Students must complete a minimum of two selected from the discipline-specific units.
Units of study
Discipline-specific units
Select a minimum of two discipline specific units:
HES6129 Nonlinear FEM for Materials and Structures
HES6175 Project Costing
HES6175D Project Costing
HES6178 Sustainable Buildings
HES6179 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
HES6180 Advanced Concrete Design
HES6181 Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures
HES6192 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
HES6194 Geotechnical Design
HES6195 Building Design
HES6196 Integrated Water Design
HES6197 Principles of Sustainability
HES6CME Coastal and Maritime Engineering (not running in 2013)
HES6DRE Dredging Engineering
HES6PAN Port Access and Navigation
HES6PSD Port Structural Design
HES6PHE Port and Harbour Engineering
Select a minimum of two discipline specific units:
HES6129 Nonlinear FEM for Materials and Structures
HES6175 Project Costing
HES6175D Project Costing
HES6178 Sustainable Buildings
HES6179 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
HES6180 Advanced Concrete Design
HES6181 Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures
HES6192 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
HES6194 Geotechnical Design
HES6195 Building Design
HES6196 Integrated Water Design
HES6197 Principles of Sustainability
HES6CME Coastal and Maritime Engineering (not running in 2013)
HES6DRE Dredging Engineering
HES6PAN Port Access and Navigation
HES6PSD Port Structural Design
HES6PHE Port and Harbour Engineering
Recommended elective units
HES6174 Resource Planning and Management
HES6176 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
HES6176D Environmental Sustainability in Construction
HES6177D International Construction
HES6690 Engineering Project Control
HES6690D Engineering Project Control
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis
HES6727 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence
HES6791 Project Management
HES6793 Construction Law
HES6793D Construction Law
HES6795 Construction Site Operations
HES6797 Location-based Management for Construction
HES6798 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects
HIR506 Technology Management
HES6174 Resource Planning and Management
HES6176 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
HES6176D Environmental Sustainability in Construction
HES6177D International Construction
HES6690 Engineering Project Control
HES6690D Engineering Project Control
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis
HES6727 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence
HES6791 Project Management
HES6793 Construction Law
HES6793D Construction Law
HES6795 Construction Site Operations
HES6797 Location-based Management for Construction
HES6798 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects
HIR506 Technology Management
Note:
Units of study from other postgraduate programs within Swinburne maybe approved by the course co-ordinator, as recommended elective units, on a case by case basis. Units of study will either be taught on-campus, distance or intensive mode. Please refer to the program planner to check for the delivery mode of specific units.
Units of study from other postgraduate programs within Swinburne maybe approved by the course co-ordinator, as recommended elective units, on a case by case basis. Units of study will either be taught on-campus, distance or intensive mode. Please refer to the program planner to check for the delivery mode of specific units.
- International students are required to study full-time and on-campus
- All units are 12.5 credit points (CP) unless noted otherwise
- 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
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
At program completion, graduates should be able to:
- Apply fundamental knowledge of engineering, mathematics and science
- Use the techniques, skills and modern tools in civil engineering to practice effectively in industry
- Identify, formulate, solve and evaluate engineering problems
- Design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data
- Design and develop engineering solutions to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, construction, and sustainability constraints
- Undertake research independently and develop clear report writing skills
- Function and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility
- Recognise the need for and to engage in lifelong learning
Course experience
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
A recognised bachelor degree in civil engineering with an overall average of 60%.
English language requirements
Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 5 Advanced: 70%; OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 79, with no individual band below 18.
Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.
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Course fees*
A$12,975 (total for 2013)*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.Find out more
Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry
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