CVEN Coursework
Masters Plans
Hossein Taiebat
Postgraduate Coordinator
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Key Administration People
• Les Brown
– Front Desk Enquiries, first point of contact
• Lena Comino
– Student Service Officer
• Kristy Guia
– Manager, Student Centre
• Our email address:
cven.enquiries@unsw.edu.au
Please don’t send emails to individual people
• The School Office
– Level 4, Civil Engineering Building
Email
• z1234567@unsw.edu.au
– This is your UNSW contact address, check it
regularly!
https://zmail.unsw.edu.au/
– Important general information from the School and
UNSW will be sent to your UNSW email address
• When you contact us, provide:
– Your name and student ID
– Your specialisation/plan
PG Information Booklet
Important web sites
• Most of the information you need can be found from the
school or UNSW websites
– http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/
>Timetables
>Course information
>Program and specialisation rules
– http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/
>Detailed information about all programs and courses
– https://my.unsw.edu.au
>MyUNSW
> UNSW Moodle, via http://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au/
Some Important Jargon
• Program:
– Degree + Disciplinary stream, eg:
• Master of Engineering Science, CVEN8338
• Graduate Diploma of Eng Science, CVEN5341
• Master of Engineering, CVEN8621
• Specialisation:
– Disciplinary stream or Plan, eg:
• MEngSc in Geotechnical Engineering, CVENRT8338
• Course:
– or subject, eg:
• CVEN9707, Contracts Management
Programs
CVEN8338, Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc)
CVEN8538,
- This program is suited to students who hold 4-year
Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline
CVEN8621, Master of Engineering (ME)
- This program is suited to international students who want to
apply for accreditation in 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
Specialisations
CVEN8338, Master of Engineering Science
- Environmental Engineering
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- Transport Engineering
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CVEN8621, Master of Engineering
A total of 96 Units of Credite (UoC) must be completed:
- 48 UoC Professional Development Courses
Equivalent to courses at level 4 Civil & Environmental Engineering
May include a maximum of 12 UoC Electives
- 30 UoC Advanced Courses
12 UoC of approved Engineering and Technical Management
courses
18 UoC of Electives from any Specialisation courses
- 18 UoC Design course and Research Project
CVEN9000 Design Practice
CVEN9931 Masters Project A (3rd Semester)
CVEN9932 Masters Project B (4th Semester)
- 60 days of Industrial Training
Program Duration
• Normal full time load: 24 UoC per session
• Part time: flexible, at least 6 UoC
– Only allowed for local students
– If cannot attend in a semester, apply for study leave
• Forms on “my UNSW”
• International students:
– “complete in minimum time” with full study load:
• 24 UoC per session….
– Cannot take more than 1 distance course during the
program
– If fail one course, can get a summer course or enrol in
a distance course and study at home country
– May need extension of visa
Specialisation Advisers
Specialisation
Civil Engineering
Coordinator
Hossein Taiebat
Project Management
Geotechnical
Structural Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Steven Davis
Kurt Douglas
Mario Attard
Stephen Moore
Water Eng, catchments to coasts
Water, Wastewater and Waste
Transport
Ian Turner
Stephen Moore
Vinayak Dixit
Geospatial Engineering
Linlin Ge
Enrolment
• Enrolment is completed through myUNSW website
– You are to manage your own timetable and enrolment.
Your enrolment is your responsibility.
• Enrol in compulsory courses first
– If you need academic advice on course selection, contact your
specialisation advisor
• Note the different modes of course delivery
– Normal mode, distance mode, block format
– Find details on timetable
• Non-Civil Eng Courses
– Seek approval before you enrol
– Must be relevant to your specialisation
– Leave courses from Faculty of Eng, GSOE????, as your last choice.
These courses are related to general engineering and are not specific
to Civil/Environmental engineering
Enrolment
• Project and Thesis
– Select your topic from the list of available topics
http://intranet.civeng.unsw.edu.au/info-about/student-intranet
– You need to enrol in:
• Thesis/Project part A (6UoC) in one semester
• Thesis/Project part B (6UoC) in the following semester
– Enrol via the School Office
• Fill the application form and submit it to the school office before the
start of the semester
http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civilengineering/sites/civil/files/uploads/forms/MASTERS%20THESIS.pdf
• If you plan to complete your degree in one year, you have to enrol in
thesis/project part A in your first semester
Important Dates (Semester 1, 2015)
• 5pm 8 March:
– Last day to add a new course
• 5pm 31 March:
– Census date, withdraw without penalty, no costs
• 5pm 26 April:
– Week 7, withdraw without academic penalty, lost $.
• Contact the School Office before you go ahead
• After that you cannot withdraw
– If you don’t attend the exam, you fail
– If you have a good/valid reason, you may apply for special
consideration
• For details and forms see MyUNSW
Courses
• Each lecturer is different
– See course profile
• Choose group members for assignments carefully
• Assignment submission and late penalties:
– Each lecturer is different
– See course profile
• Seek some advice prior to submitting your
assignment.
• Overlap of short courses and 12 week courses.
Exams
• You must be here 12-29 June 2015
• Exam schedule in about week 10 of session, on your
MyUNSW site.
– Do not book plane tickets until after you know your final
exam timetable.
• Get there 15 minutes before starting time.
• Supplementary exams for postgrad courses
– Only offered if special consideration is applied for and
approved.
• Calculators in Exams
– Only approved calculators are allowed
Calculators in Exam
• Only approved calculators are allowed
Special Consideration
• Information about eligibility and process:
https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/SpecialConsideration.html
• You must apply for SC as soon as practicable
and within three working days of the assessment
• You must provide supporting documents
• You need to submit original documents
• Application must be made via Online Services
- In myUNSW
Go to My Student Profile tab > My Student Services channel > Online Services > Special
Consideration
• Must be submitted to UNSW Student Central
Academic Standing
• You are expected to complete program requirements with
very few failures
https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/assessment/academicstandingrulespg.html
Total UoC
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Academic
Standing
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12-18
Probation
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Exclusion
Consequence
None
Must consult your Academic
Advisor; discuss your progress,
plan for improving results, and
seek approval for enrolment
Exclusion for two academic years,
must re-apply for re-admission.
Library
• Online ELISE Study Skills tutorial (compulsory)
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http://pgelise.library.unsw.edu.au/
Understand UNSW study requirements
Find the best information for your needs
Evaluate information and resources
Learn about UNSW Library resources and services
FAQ
• Can I change my program? eg, from Graduate Diploma
to Master
– Yes, the total duration will take longer
• Can I change my specialisation?
– Yes, but you still need to follow the rules of graduation. Contact the
School Office
• Do I have to take GSOE9010, Research Essentials?
– Yes, this course is now a compulsory component for the new master
program (8338)
• Where can I discuss problems with my visa?
– Contact Student Development International (SDI)
• Can I refuse Advance Standing for PD courses or
thesis?
– Yes, Contact the School Office
FAQ
• I refused Advanced Standing. Which courses can I
select beside those which are compulsory?
– In lieu of Advanced Standing, we recommend courses to be taken
from “Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge” list. However, you also have
the option of taking courses from “Disciplinary Knowledge” (Level 4 of
undergraduate studies).
• Whom should I contact for advice?
– If you would like advice about credit exemption or advanced standing,
or would like to change your plan/specialisation, obtain approval to
enrol in courses from other faculties, contact the School office
– Only if you would like advice about selecting specific courses, contact
your specialisation advisor
• Can I take courses from other faculties?
– Yes, provided that you can get approval before enrolling in the course
FAQ
• Where can I get information about a specific course?
– See Online Handbook: http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au
– School website provides a range of different information about
courses and their timetable
• 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: https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/uniwide
FAQ
• Where can I get help within the campus?
– FM Assist: http://www.facilities.ensw.edu.au/fm-assist
• Level 2 Mathews Building
• For your ID card, parking permit, lost property, etc
– IT Service Desk: https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/index.html
• At the back of the main library
• For any queries related to your Uni pass or webmail, wifi etc
– UNSW student Central: http://studentcentral.unsw.edu.au
• Chancellery building (next to Library Lawn)
• For fee information, academic transcripts, graduations, special consideration
– Student Development Int: http://studentlifelearning.unsw.edu.au/sdi
• John Goodsell Building
• For extending your visa, bringing your family, social activities, Int Student Advisors
– The Learning Centre: http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/
• Chancellery Building
• Provides a wide range of free academic skills support services
FAQ
• What’s the difference between 8338 program and 8621
program
– 8621 is designed for international students who would like to apply for
accreditation in Australia. The normal duration of this program is 2
years. On the first year they have to enrol in courses from level 4
undergraduate studies and on the second year you enrol in courses
from postgraduate studies. This program also include design and
research project and industrial training.
– 8338 is designed specifically for those who have a Civil/Environmental
Engineering (or equivalent) background and would like to develop or
enhance their knowledge in one specific field to, for example, move a
head into the next phase of their engineering future. The duration of
this program is also 2 years but, depending on their previous studies,
students may be exempted from up to 8 courses and therefore can
complete their degree in one year. If you do not have a
Civil/Environmental Engineering background, or did not pass any
research based thesis/project, you will be exempted from a lower
number of courses.
FAQ
• I’d like to study for 2 years. Should I enrol in program
8621.
– Program 8621 is specifically designed for students whose previous
degree is not recognised by authorities in Australia.
– If your previous degree is recognised in Australia, we recommend
program 8338, which is more specialised. If you are awarded
advanced standing for program 8338 and you would like to study
longer, you can always refuse accepting advanced standing and
therefore study for 2 years.