The Master of Spatial Engineering is offered as either a 2-year or 3-year program, depending upon your prior qualifications.
1. Prior qualification: an engineering major from the University of Melbourne
If you hold one of the following engineering pathway degrees from the University of Melbourne, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, you will be eligible to enter the 2-year program:
Bachelor of Design with a Spatial Systems major
Bachelor of Science with a Spatial Systems major
2. Prior qualification: an engineering degree or major
If you hold an engineering degree or major in an equivalent specialisation from another institution, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent*, you may be eligible to receive credit for up to one year and enter the 2-year program. Exact credit can only be determined on application.
See Credit for prior studies below for more information.
3. Prior qualification: any undergraduate degree
You will be eligible to enter the 3-year program if you hold any undergraduate degree with:
The equivalent of 25 points (two subjects) of first year mathematics (any).
The equivalent of 25 points (two subjects) of first year science from the following: Physics or Biology or Chemistry or Computer Science or Geography.
With a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent*.
For English language tests, we require documentary evidence of having obtained the minimum scores within the previous 24 months.
IELTS: 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL (paper test): 577 with TWE 4.5
TOEFL (internet): 79 with Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58-64 inclusive and no communicative skill below 50
Develop the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), autonomous vehicles and smart cities with the Master of Spatial Engineering at Australia’s leading university.* Develop skills in mapping and visualisation, geographic information systems (GIS), 3D computer visualisations, surveying and satellites, and image processing
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Suggested first 100 points
Students with non-Spatial Information backgrounds need to complete the first 100 points (or part thereof where credit applies).
Core
Students must complete the following subjects (75 points):
Engineering Risk Analysis
Applications of GIS
Surveying and Mapping
Imaging the Environment
Integrated Spatial Systems
Land Administration Systems
Selective
Choose one of the following 12.5 point subjects.
Intro. to Numerical Computation in C
Numerical Methods in Engineering
Suggested second 100 points
Graduates of corresponding University of Melbourne undergraduate pathways start here.
Core
Students must complete the following subjects (62.5 points):
Engineering Project Implementation
Foundations of Spatial Information
Spatial Databases
Satellite Positioning Systems
Mathematics of Spatial Information
Suggested third 100 points
Students must complete the following subjects (25 points):
Engineering Capstone Project Part 1
Engineering Capstone Project Part 2
Core
Students must complete the following subjects (37.5 points):
Spatial Data Infrastructure
Advanced Imaging
Advanced Surveying and Mapping
Aeronautics
Architecture
Land and resources
Mining
Property
Transport
Urban planning
OSHC: 530$ per year
