1. Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Postgraduate Welcome 2018
Dr Tommy Wiedmann
Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator

2. Key Administration People
Natalie Sufong
Student Manager
Sunhee Lim
Student Services Officer
Chelsea Pham
Richard Collins
Masters Thesis Coordinator
Tommy Wiedmann
Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator / Academic Advice
The School Office Location:
Level 4, Civil Engineering Building H20

3. https://www. engineering. unsw. edu

4. 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:
Personal timetable
Results
Fee statements
Handbook:
Detailed information regarding program and specialisation rules
Moodle:
Course notes and information

5. 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 and Program Code

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
24UOC Core Civil Engineering courses OR 12UOC Core Environmental Engineering courses
Minimum of 6 UoC of Engineering & the Environment
Maximum of 12 UoC of Electives for Environmental of Maximum 6UoC for Civil Engineering
Year 2, Advanced Courses 48UoC of Level 5 Courses plus 60 days of Industrial Training
Civil Engineering: CVEN9000 Design Practice (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 Design Practice (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.
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8. Year 1 Program - for 8621 ME Civil Engineering
Management
Minimum 2
CORE Civil Engineering
All 4 below
Engineering and the Environment Minimum 1
Electives
Maximum 1
CVEN4103 Engineering Contracts
CVEN9525 Fundamentals of Geomechanics
CVEN4104 Sustainability in Construction
CVEN4310 Deformation Monitoring Surveys
CVEN9727 Construction Estimating and Tendering
CVEN9625 Fundamentals of Water Engineering
CVEN9898 Fundamentals of Sustainable Infrastructure
CVEN4201 Rock and Slope Engineering
CVEN9741 Engineering Construction
CVEN3303 Steel Structures
CVEN4705 Environmental Sustainability - Methods, Tools, Management
CVEN4301 Advanced Concrete Structures
CVEN9742 Professional Civil Engineering
CVEN3304 Concrete Structures
CVEN4402 Transport Systems - Part 1: Network Analysis
CVEN4101 Problem Solving for Engineers
CVEN4202 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering
CVEN4102 Operations and Projects
CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and Monitoring Techniques
CVEN9743 Construction Engineering Practices
GMAT4220 Geospatial Information Science
CVEN9744 Civil Engineering Practices
CVEN4308 Structural Dynamics
 GSOE9360 Academic Discourse in Engineering
CVEN4507 Advanced Water Engineering
CVEN4800 Satellite Remote Sensing and Applications

9. Year 1 Program - 8621 ME Environmental Engineering
Management Semester 1
Minimum 2
CORE Environmental Engineering Semester 1
All 2
Engineering and the Environment Semester 1
Minimum 1
Electives Semester 1
Maximum 2
CVEN4103 Engineering Contracts
CVEN9884 Environmental Engineering Science 1
CVEN3701 Environmental Frameworks, Economics and Law
CVEN4104 Sustainability in Construction
CVEN9741 Engineering Construction
CVEN9625 Fundamentals of Water Engineering
CVEN9898 Fundamentals of Sustainable Infrastructure
CVEN4201 Rock and Slope Engineering
CVEN9742 Professional Civil Engineering
CVEN4705 Environmental Sustainability - Methods, Tools, Management
CVEN4310 Deformation Monitoring Surveys
CVEN4101 Problem Solving for Engineers
CVEN4402 Transport Systems - Part 1: Network Analysis
CVEN4102 Operations and Projects
CVEN4703 Advanced Water Quality Principles
CVEN9743 Construction Engineering Practices
CVEN9525 Fundamentals of Geomechanics
CVEN9744 Civil Engineering Practices
GMAT9205 Fundamentals of Geopositioning
GSOE9360 Academic Discourse in Engineering
CVEN4202 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering
CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and Monitoring Techniques
GMAT 9600 Remote Sensing
CVEN4507 Advanced Water Engineering
CVEN4800 Satellite Remote Sensing and Applications

10. 8338 Master of Engineering Science MEngSc
MEngSc 96UoC -16 Courses (2 years full time)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology
Project Management
Structural Engineering
Transport Engineering
Sustainable Systems
Water Engineering: Catchments to Coasts
Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering
This program is 2 year program for students wishing to specialise.
You may receive up to 48UOC exemption, 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 and fundamentals courses. This is NOT compulsory for you unless stated in your offer letter for your particular specialisation. You can instead choose more postgraduate courses.
Please ensure you check your offer letter for any prescribed courses you must study. You will not be able to graduate until you do these courses.
With 48 UoC Exemption you do not complete the above, but must do:
At least 24 UoC Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (4 courses)
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 – unless exempt
CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B – unless exempt
GSOE9010 Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills or
GSOE9220 Launching a start up (if you have Thesis Exemption)
Maximum of 12 UoC Electives from approved list! (Max. 6 UoC can be outside School)

12. What does your Credit/Advanced Standing mean
What does your Credit/Advanced Standing mean? (All programs except 8621 )
If you are given 48UOC of exemptions, they will look like either of these:
GSOE8124 – 24UOC Disciplinary Knowledge
GSOE8524 – 24UOC Transfer credit
This credit means you must do a Thesis Project because you did not complete one in your Undergraduate studies.
OR:
GSOE8212 – 12UOC Electives
GSOE8312 – 12UOC Enquiry based
This credit means you do not need to do a Thesis Project because you did complete one in your Undergraduate studies. You will instead do other CVEN courses available.
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 the first semester/term of their second year.
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 or GSOE9220.
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 if you do not wish to shorten the length of your program.
Please contact the school office if you require more information.

14. Masters Thesis Finding a Supervisor internally
Please note that our academic staff 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 on the 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.
Short research proposal describing why you want to do what (recommended, half a page)
Request a time to meet 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 Richard Collins who is the course coordinator of CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A & CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B.
DATE: Monday 30th July 2018
TIME: 1-2 pm
Venue: Civil Engineering Design Studio Building H20 Level 5, Room 501
This session is compulsory for all students who are commencing their thesis this semester. This includes students who have to start their thesis this semester, but have not found a supervisor.
All postgraduate coursework students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

16. Specialisation Advisers
Civil Engineering - Mario Attard
Environmental Engineering – Stuart Khan
Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology - Kurt Douglas
Project Management - Steven Davis
Structural Engineering - Mario Attard
Sustainable Systems - Tommy Wiedmann
Transport Engineering - Vinayak Dixit
Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering Martin Andersen & Stuart Khan
Water Resources (includes coastal engineering courses) - Martin Andersen & Stuart Khan
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17. Courses & Moodle Each Course and Lecturer is different
See course profile or Moodle for details
Assignment submission and late penalties:
See course profile
Seek some advice prior to submitting your assignment.
Overlap of short courses and 12 week courses.

18. Important Dates (Semester 2, 2018)
29th July - Enrolment Deadline
Last day to add a new course
31st August Census Date
Last day to withdraw without academic and financial penalty.
9th September Drop Deadline
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty, however financial liability
Contact the School Office before you go ahead
The very last day to withdraw from a course is the last day of teaching period.
2nd Nov – 20th Nov: Final Examinations for Semester 2
8th Dec – 15th Dec: Supplementary Exam period
You must be available during all examination periods.

19. Exams & Supplementary Exams
All students must be aware of and comply with the UNSW exam policy.
You must be here 2nd – 20th November for Semester 2, 2018 exams & for the Supplementary Exam period!
Exam timetable will be available for you in myUNSW from 28th September
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 August for approval to sit the exam at an external venue. If you are a distance student you must adhere to the policy resources/policies-procedures-and-forms/exam
Supplementary exams for postgrad courses
Only offered if special consideration is applied for and approved.
You must be available between the 8th Dec – 15th Dec 2018 in case you need and are approved to sit a supplementary exam.

20. 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

21. Academic Standing Total UoC failed Academic Standing Consequence
You are expected to complete program requirements with very few failures. More information can be found:
Total UoC failed
Academic Standing
Consequence
< 12
Good
None
12-18
Probation
Must consult your Academic Advisor; discuss your progress, plan for improving results, and seek approval for enrolment
>18
Exclusion
Exclusion for two academic years, must re-apply for re-admission.

22. Support and Counselling Services (RECOMMENDED)!
Check the Back on Track program ( e.g.
"Exams with less stress" (
"Get your study on track" (
"Learn to study at University" ( university)
Attend a workshop on exam preparation; see Educational Support:
If this does not sufficiently address your problems, consider Counselling (
If you are studying at UNSW with a disability or difficult personal circumstance then Disability Services will be able to help you.  

23. English language support (IMPORTANT)!
Good English language support, through the Student Development International Centre ( or through Academic Skills and Support in the Learning Centre (
Consider enrolling in the (English language) course GSOE9360 Academic Discourse in Engineering. This can count as your Engineering and Technical Management Course.
Instead of GSOE9360, students have the option to take ARTS5505, if they wish. This is a Personalised English Language Enhancement (PELE) available through the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, see: language-enhancement-pele-program

24. Questions?

25. FAQs Can I change my program now?
Unfortunately it is too late to change your program. We suggest you apply for a transfer at the end of Semester 2, You can do so by contacting the school office who will assess your eligibility. You do not need to apply through the Admissions office again.
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 or GSOE9220?
This course is compulsory for all students in program 8338 ONLY.
Am I required to take CVEN9000 Design Practice?
This course is compulsory for all students in program 8621 ONLY. Civil Engineering students must complete the course in semester 1 of year 2. Environmental Engineering students must complete the semester 2 version in year 2.
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