Global Utilities

La Trobe University
University Handbook 2010

Coursework programs

Master of Civil Engineering (Sustainable Infrastructure) (Honours) – Bendigo (SMHCEB)

The School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at Bendigo has introduced a postgraduate course that will address the critical shortage of civil engineers both nationally and internationally.

In the first year of this two year course students will complete eight subjects of study which are designed to enhance the students’ skills in the area of sustainable infrastructure. In the second year of this course students can complete a period in industry or a research project.

The course aims to respond to the growing world-wide need to move towards sustainable civil engineering practices and aims to produce multi-skilled graduates capable of applying a diverse range of knowledge and abilities to the analysis and solution of sustainability issues in civil engineering.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering course or equivalent qualification to be eligible to enrol in this course.

Students will be selected on academic merit.

Professional recognition

The course will contribute to the continuing professional development of the students, which is a requirement of all professional engineers.

Course structure

This course has only one intake per year in Semester 1.

The course consists of eight 15 credit point subjects followed by an Honours year and can be completed in two years full time.

First Year Core subjects (120 credit points)
Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 Australian Engineering Practice CIV5AEP 15
TE-SEM-1 Concepts and Principles of Sustainability CIV5CPS 15
TE-SEM-1 Climate and Environment CIV5CE 15
TE-SEM-1 Sustainable Infrastructure A CIV5SIA 15
TE-SEM-2 Contemporary Sustainable Infrastructure CIV5CSI 15
TE-SEM-2 Sustainable Infrastructure B CIV5SIB 15
TE-SEM-2 Industry-focused elective* 15
TE-SEM-2 Industry-focused elective* 15

*Electives can be chosen from subjects within the Faculty, other Faculties or external organisations, such as the Centre for Pavement Engineering Education. Elective subjects should be chosen in the field of the student’s primary specialisations, for example local government, water industries or transport. The choice of electives is subject to approval by the course coordinator.

Second Year (120 credit points)
Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 Master Honours – Part A CIV5MHA 60
TE-SEM-2 Master Honours – Part B CIV5MHB 60