1. CVEN Coursework Masters
Postgraduate Welcome 2016
A/Prof Mario Attard
Associate Head
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

2. Key Administration People
Tommy Wiedmann
Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator
Les Brown
Front Desk Enquiries, first point of contact
Lena Comino
Student Service Officer
Julijana Baric (back mid March 2016)
Manager, Student Centre
Stefan Felder
Masters Thesis Coordinator
School address:
Send all enquiries to school office
The School Office Location:
Level 4, Civil Engineering Building H20

3. Your Email z1234567@unsw.edu.au
This is your UNSW contact address, check it regularly!
Important general information from the School and UNSW will be sent to your UNSW address
When you contact us, provide:
Your name and student ID
Your specialisation/plan

4. PG Information Booklet

5. Important Websites
A lot of the information you require can be found from the School Website or UNSW sites.
School Website:
Student Resources Tab
Timetables
Program and Specialisation Rules
myUNSW:
Handbook:
Detailed information regarding program and specialisation rules
Moodle:
Course notes and information

6. 8621 Master of Engineering ME
ME - 96UOC -16 Courses (2 years full time)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
This program is suited to international students who want to apply for accreditation in Australia with Engineers Australia.
Must hold a Bachelor of Engineering in the area of civil or environmental engineering or equivalent OR a Bachelor of Science at least equivalent to the first three years of a civil or environmental engineering degree.

7. Program Outline
8621, Master of Engineering 96UOC -16 Courses (2 years full time)
Year 1, Professional Development Courses 48UoC of Level 4 Courses
- Minimum of 12 UoC of Management Courses
- Minimum of 12 UoC of Analysis & Design Courses
- Minimum of 6 UoC of Engineering & the Environment
- Maximum of 12 UoC of Electives
Year 2, Advanced Courses 48UoC of Level 5 Courses plus 60 days of Industrial Training
Civil Engineering: CVEN9000 (Semester 1 version only) , CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A, CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B. Plus 30UoC of Elective courses, no more than 18UoC to be taken from any one discipline.
Environmental Engineering: CVEN9000 (Semester 2 version only), CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A, CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B. 30UoC of Elective courses 18UoC must be from the Environmental Engineering list. Remaining 12UoC from any discipline.

8. Suggested Year 1 for 8621 ME Civil Engineering
Semester 1 – 24 UOC
Semester 2– 24 UOC
Management Min 12 UOC
CVEN9741 Engineering Construction 1
CVEN9742 Civil Engineering Practice 1
CVEN4101 Problem Solving for Engineers
CVEN4102 Operations and Projects
Analysis & Design Min 12 UOC
CVEN9525 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Eng.
CVEN9626 Fundamentals of Water
CVEN4402 Transport Systems – Part 1
CVEN3303 Steel Structures
CVEN3304 Concrete Structures
CVEN4202 Adv Topics in Geotechnical Eng.
CVEN4507 Adv Water Engineering
Engineering & Enviro Min 6 UOC
CVEN4701
Electives Max 12 UOC
CVEN4308 Structural Dynamics
CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and Monitoring
Advanced Courses
CVEN9000 Design Practice
CVEN9XXX

9. Suggested Year 1 for 8621 ME Environmental Engineering
Semester 1– 24 UOC
Semester 2– 24 UOC
Management Min 12 UOC
CVEN9741 Engineering Construction 1
CVEN9742 Civil Engineering Practice 1
CVEN4101 Problem Solving for Engineers
CVEN4102 Operations and Projects
Analysis & Design Min 12 UOC
CVEN9525 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Eng.
CVEN9626 Fundamentals of Water or
CVEN4402 Transport Systems – Part 1
CVEN4703 Advanced Water Quality
CVEN4202 Adv Topics in Geotechnical Eng.
CVEN4507 Adv Water Engineering
Engineering & Enviro Min 6 UOC
CVEN3701 Environmental Frameworks (3 places)
CVEN4701 Planning Sustainable Infrastructure
Electives Max 12 UOC
CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and Monitoring
Possible Other Courses
CVEN9XXX
CVEN9000 (S2 Version)

10. 8338 Master of Engineering Science MEngSc
MEngSc 96UoC -16 Courses (2 years full time)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geospatial Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology
Project Management
Structural Engineering
Transport Engineering
Water Engineering: Catchments to Coasts
Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering
This program is 2 year program for students wishing to specialises. You many receive up to 48UOC making the program 1 year in length however this needs to be assessed based on your undergraduate transcript. This program is not accredited by EA.
5341 Graduate Diploma UOC -8 Courses (1 year full time)
7320 Graduate Certificate UOC-4 Courses (6 months full time)

11. 8338 Masters of Engineering Science – Program
At least 24 UoC Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (Professional Development)
These are CVEN4XXX courses. You can choose more postgraduate courses instead.
Students without background in Geomechanics must choose CVEN9525 Fundamentals of Geomechanics (6 UOC)
Students without background in Water Eng. must choose CVEN9625 Fundamentals of Water Engineering (6 UOC)
With 48 UoC Exemption
At least 24 UoC Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (4 course)
These courses are the courses related to your specialisation.
At least 6 Uoc Engineering & Technical Management Courses
At least 6 UoC Research Based Courses (GSOE9010)
CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A
CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B
GSOE9010 Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills
Maximum of 12 UoC Electives from approved list! (Max. 6 UoC can be outside School)

12. What does your Credit/Advanced Standing mean?
If you are given 48UOC of exemptions, they will look like either of these:
GSOE8124 – 24UOC Disciplinary Knowledge GSOE8524 – 24UOC Transfer credit 
GSOE8212 – 12UOC electives GSOE UOC Enquiry based
If you have been given 42UOC or less you are usually expected to also complete a prescribed course which is outlined in your offer letter. It is expected you complete these prescribed courses as soon as possible.

13. Masters Thesis Thesis is completed over two consecutive semesters.
ALL students in 8621 must complete a thesis CVEN9931 & CVEN9932 and start thesis in their second year, semester 1.
If you are in program 8338 and have not received the following exemption GSOE8312- Enquiry Based Credit you must complete CVEN9931 & CVEN9932
You are still required to complete GSOE9010/GSOE9011.
If you have completed a Thesis in your undergraduate studies or in a previous Master’s program, you may be exempt from Master’s Thesis A & B. If this is  the case, the 12UOC can instead be replaced by more coursework courses.

14. Masters Thesis Finding a Supervisor internally
Please note that our academic staffs are not obliged to supervise you. You must present yourselves to them and only if the academic sees there is genuine interest in their topics will they consider supervising you. Please ensure you are always polite in your . Do not ‘demand’ supervision, it should be a request.
Find a suitable topic in an area of your interest in Student Intranet .
Look up academic staff ensuring their background and area of expertise is appropriate for your research.
the academic with the following information:
Explanation of your interest in the area.
Education and work background.
Request a meet time to discuss potential research topics. (If you are overseas and cannot meet before the start of semester arrange a skype chat.)

15. ORIENTATION SESSION & INTRODUCTION LECTURE
Masters Thesis
ORIENTATION SESSION & INTRODUCTION LECTURE
Run by Stefan Felder who is the course coordinator of CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A & CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B.
DATE: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
TIME: 12pm-1pm
Venue: Civil Engineering Design Studio Building H20 Level 5, Room 501
All postgraduate coursework students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

16. Specialisation Advisers
Civil Engineering - TBA Contact Student Centre
Environmental Engineering - Stephen Moore
Geospatial Technology -  Jinling Wang
Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology - Kurt Douglas
Project Management - Steven Davis
Structural Engineering - Mario Attard
Sustainable Systems - Thomas Wiedmann
Transport Engineering - Vinayak Dixit
Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering Martin Andersen & Stuart Khan
Water Resources (includes coastal engineering courses) - Martin Andersen & Stuart Khan

17. Important Dates (Semester 1, 2016)
6th March Enrolment Deadline
Last day to add a new course
31st March Census Date
Last day to withdraw without academic and financial penalty.
26th April Drop Deadline
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty however are financially liable.
Contact the School Office before you go ahead
After these dates you cannot withdraw from a course.
10th -27th June Final Examinations for Semester 1
Fee Remission: You can apply for Fee Remission if special circumstances

18. Courses & Moodle Each Course and Lecturer is different
See course profile or Moodle for details
Choose group members for assignments carefully
Assignment submission and late penalties:
See course profile
Seek some advice prior to submitting your assignment.
Overlap of short courses and 12 week courses.

19. Exams & Supplementary Exams
All students must be aware of and comply with the UNSW exam policy.
You must be here 10th -27th June 2016 for Semester 1, 2016 exams.
Exam timetable will be available for you in myUNSW.
Arrive 15 minutes before the starting time with your student Id.
Distance Exam Students: It is expected that all students sit their final exams on campus. If you reside further than 40km from campus you must contact the school by 31st March for approval to sit the exam at an external venue. If you are a distance student you must read the policy
Supplementary exams for postgrad courses
Only offered if special consideration is applied for and approved.

20. https://student.unsw.edu.au/exam-approved-calculators-and-computers
Calculators in Exam
Check the materials allowed in your exam. You may need to have an approved UNSW calculator. The information can be found

21. Special Consideration
Information about eligibility and process:
Special consideration applications for assessments and assignments during the semester are assessed by the course coordinators.
Final Exam Special Consideration cases are assessed after the final examination period and are assessed by the exams committee.
You must apply for Special consideration within three working days of the assessment.
You must provide supporting documents
You need to submit original documents to Student Central.
Application must be made via myUNSW
Go to My Student Profile tab > My Student Services channel > Online Services > Special Consideration

22. PG Advising Session

23. Questions

24. FAQs
Can I change my program from Graduate Diploma to a Masters of Engineering Science?
- Yes you can apply for an Internal Program Transfer. The requirements are that you have a WAM of 65 and have completed 18UoC. You must comply with each other program specifications when transferring. More information can be found on the School website. You can apply using the online form found on the student recourses page:
Can I change my specialisation?
- Yes you can, however assessment will need to be made by the School Office. Please contact the School office
Am I required to take GSOE9010/GSOE9011 Research Essentials?
- Yes, this course is compulsory for all students in program 8338.
Am I required to take CVEN9000 Design Practice?
- Yes, this course is compulsory for all students in program Civil Engineering students must complete the course in semester 1 version. Environmental Engineering students must complete the semester 2 version.
Where can I find a safe study space on Campus?
Studio, Level 5, Civil Engineering Building
Eora Study Lounge, near the Central Lecture Block
Study Lounge, in front of the main library

25. FAQs Where can I find a safe study space on Campus?
Studio, Level 5, Civil Engineering Building
Eora Study Lounge, near the Central Lecture Block
Study Lounge, in front of the main library
Can I have access to Wifi while I am at UNSW?
UNSW is covered by UniWide wireless network to which you can connect your laptop and other mobile devices.
See IT Service Desk located at the back of the library for help or check: