university of auckland phd civil engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

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Level of Study

Doctoral Degree

Next start date

Expected Jul 2024

Newmarket Campus

The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years.

This course is also offered at overseas locations.

Civil Engineering is about the creation, improvement and protection of the environments we live in.

Subject overview

Civil Engineering teaches you about the effective planning, design and construction of the built environment. This includes the working and living spaces people depend on, as well as critical infrastructure such as motorways, bridges, and water supply networks. The many and varied elective courses available within Civil Engineering encourage you to find a path that resonates with your own interests, giving you opportunities to see how you can shape the world that we live in.

This specialisation gives you the chance to see how you can shape the world we live in. In topics with an environmental focus, you will learn how to design, develop and evaluate structures, equipment and systems to provide practical solutions to problems caused by increasing consumption and waste.

Some of the topics you can study in Civil Engineering include:

Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Engineering
Construction Management
Geotechnical Engineering

Programme structure

The University of Auckland PhD is a three-to-four year full-time advanced research degree.

On possible to the PhD programme, you will be enrolled provisionally. By the end of your first year, you must meet a number of goals to be confirmed into the PhD programme, including developing a full thesis proposal. After confirmation, you will continue to work on your research before submitting your thesis for examination after three years and within four years of your start date. The examination process includes an oral exam.

As part of your PhD study, you can take part in our doctoral skills programme, designed to help you achieve success in your research and develop skills for your future. We have a dedicated postgraduate careers advisor, and our library service includes specialist subject librarians to help you in your research. The central School of Graduate Studies provides dedicated support and advice for the doctoral community.

We welcome research proposals in topics relating to our key areas, including:

Earthquake engineering, which covers broad research areas such as from seismic assessments, materials, community resilience, and more
Geotechnical engineering, including soil behaviour modelling, structural foundation systems, dynamic properties of soils, and liquefaction
Resilience, with a variety of broad topics ranging from building and transportation infrastructure, to organisational management and communities, and disaster reduction
Structural engineering, on areas such as the development of materials and innovative new solutions
Transportation, including traffic operations, road safety and skid resistance, network modelling and public transport, and Electric Vehicles
Water and environmental engineering, focusing on areas such as hydraulic engineering, flow structures, sustainability, waste management, resource recovery, and more

Entry criteria

Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours

Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21
Paper-based TOEFL - Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21
C1 Advanced (previously - Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
C2 Proficiency (previously - Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) - Grade of B-
University of Auckland English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) - Grade of B-
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 85
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE III with a pass in all 4 components
LanguageCert - International ESOL - C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill OR C2 Mastery with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam - Overall score of 70% with no section below 65%
English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment - Assessment Level 3 overall and no skill below Level 2

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Courses - Faculty of Engineering

Civil engineering.

Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

The basic concepts and principles governing the mechanical behaviour of soil. Engineering geology, site investigation and soil classification. The principle of effective stress, permeability and seepage, and soil shear strength.

Restriction: CIVIL 220, 221

Land Information Systems

Aspects of elementary engineering surveying as used for gathering site information for the design and setting out of works. Land information systems, modern methods of gathering, processing and presenting information for engineering purposes.

Fluid Mechanics and Pipe Flow

Approaches to fluids: classification, dimensional analysis and similarity, integral and differential flow analysis; fluid properties; hydrostatics: pressure distribution in fluids, manometry, forces on plane and curved surfaces; conservation of mass; conservation of energy: Bernoulli equation, energy losses and gains, laminar and turbulent pipe friction losses, local losses, pipes in series and parallel, pipe networks, pumps, cavitation; conservation of momentum: Newton’s Second Law, dynamic forces, fluid transients, Joukowsky equation.

Restriction: CIVIL 230, 331

Transport Design and Geomatics

Introduction to Transportation Engineering (mobility for people and goods, sea, land and air transportation systems). Design and construction of longitudinal infrastructure (plans, longitudinal sections and cross sections, earthworks, quantities, mass haul). Transport geometric design (horizontal, vertical and cross sectional design). Geomatic surveying systems (levelling, theodolites, GPS, drones, digital topographical survey systems and remote sensing).

Restriction: CIVIL 201, 360

Introduction to Structures

Structural forms and systems. Analysis of determinate systems, elasticity. Engineering beam theory, elasticity, failure theories. Introduction to structural design.

Prerequisite: ENGGEN 121 or 150

Restriction: ENVENG 210

Structures and Design 1

Introduction to structural design – philosophy, loads, codes; design of simple structural elements in various materials.

Introductory Engineering Geology

Principles of physical and structural geology. Elementary stratigraphy. Applied geomorphology. Geologic surveying and mapping. Elementary seismology; microzoning and seismotectonic hazard evaluation. Engineering properties, description and identification of geologic materials. General applications of geology to engineering.

Geomechanics 1

The basic concepts and principles governing the mechanical behaviour of soil, including phase relationships, permeability and seepage, the principle of effective stress, soil strength, compressibility and basic stability analysis.

Fluid Mechanics 1

Fluid properties and definitions. Hydrostatics and stability of floating bodies. Fluid flow, energy and continuity relationships. Viscosity. Force and momentum relationship. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Introduction to turbomachinery.

Civil Engineering Materials and Design

Properties and manufacturing of concrete, steel and timber structural products. Design principles and examples for concrete, steel and timber members.

Directed Study

Workshop Practice

Restriction: ENGGEN 299

Geotechnical Engineering

Compaction, settlement and rate of consolidation. Stability analysis in geotechnical engineering, including slope stability, earth pressures on retaining structures and bearing capacity of shallow foundations. Environmental and sustainability considerations.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 200

Restriction: CIVIL 322

Foundation Engineering

Design of foundations, both shallow and pile, for buildings and other structures. Assessment of foundation ultimate capacity and working load settlement. Site investigation methods, with particular emphasis on the use of penetrometer tests to estimate soil parameter values. Current foundation construction methods.Design of embedded retaining walls. Special aspects of house foundation design and construction. Observed foundation performance.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 300, and STRCTENG 300 or 301 or 304

Restriction: CIVIL 721

Hydrology and Open Channel Flow

Engineering hydrology: Hydrologic processes, analysis of rainfall-runoff relationships, statistical analysis of hydrological data, groundwater flow. Open channel flow: energy and momentum, uniform flow and flow resistance, critical flow, specific energy and flow force, backwater analysis, channel transitions. Environmental and sustainability considerations.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 202

Restriction: CIVIL 331, ENVENG 333

Transport Operations and Pavements

Traffic engineering, transportation planning and road pavement design. Topics include the main transport planning and traffic design techniques, criteria and fundamentals used in transportation engineering practice, traffic studies, public transport and active modes and transport modelling (micro and macro simulation). Additionally, pavement design, surfacings, traffic loading, mechanistic approaches and rehabilitation of road pavements, and environmental and sustainability considerations, are included.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 203

Restriction: CIVIL 360, 361

Climate Adaptation Design

Fundamental understanding of the impact of climate change on the built environment and strategies, and design for adaptation. Topic areas include assessing climate change impacts, vulnerability studies, and climate change adaptation strategies, adaptation design and asset management for major infrastructure and infrastructure networks. Awareness and consideration of holistic adaptation strategies including indigenous knowledge perspectives and nature-based solutions.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 200, 203, ENVENG 200

Corequisite: CIVIL 303

Construction Informatics

The application of digital and automation technologies (such as building information modelling, virtual reality/augmented reality, internet of things, laser scanning, drones, artificial intelligence, big data, robotics) in civil engineering and management.

Structures and Design 2

Structural analysis of indeterminate structures. Moment-area method for deformations. Loading actions as per NZS 1170 and load collation. Design of structural members in timber portal frames.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 211

Structures and Design 3

Design of structures in reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and structural steel. Computer analysis of structures; use of a commercial analysis program. Design project.

Structural Dynamics

Dynamics of single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Ground motion, response spectra, time-history and spectral modal analysis; introduction to seismic design.

Geomechanics 2

Stability analysis in geotechnical engineering; slope stability, soil pressures on retaining structures, bearing capacity. Consolidation and settlement.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 221

Geomechanics 3

Shear strength of soil – triaxial testing, measurement of pore water pressures, and interpretation of test data. Effective and total stress paths for drained and undrained loading in laboratory tests and field applications. Consolidation. Application of elastic solutions in geomechanics. Geotechnical numerical modelling.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 322 or equivalent

Restriction: CIVIL 420, 728

Hydraulic Engineering

Pipe flow – fluid resistance, friction factor, simple pipe flow and minor losses, steady-state pipe flow and pipe networks. Open channel flow – energy and momentum, uniform flow and flow resistance, critical flow, specific energy and flow force, backwater analysis, channel transitions.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 230 or equivalent

Fluid Mechanics 2

Laminar and turbulent flow. Ideal fluid flows. Boundary layer theory and separation, drag and lift. River morphology and flows. River pollution. Unsteady flow in channels.

Transportation Engineering 1

Highway alignment geometrics (horizontal, vertical and cross sectional design). Basis of the main pavement design techniques, pavement materials, stabilisation, compaction and bituminous surfacings.

Transportation Engineering 2

Planning for land transport facilities and urban development. Arrangement of street networks and environmental areas. Basic operational analyses at priority and signalised intersections for vehicles and pedestrians. Highway capacity analyses. Parking design. Introduction to transportation planning modelling.

Diploma Courses

Traffic Engineering and Planning

A range of selected topics in traffic engineering and transportation planning which will provide a basis for extension into further studies.

Restriction: CIVIL 361, 460

Highway and Pavement Engineering

A range of selected topics in highway and pavement engineering which will provide a basis for extension into further studies.

Restriction: CIVIL 360, 461

Postgraduate 700 Level Courses

Geotechnical Analysis

Shear strength of soil – triaxial testing, measurement of pore water pressures, and interpretation of test data for use in analysis. Introduction to numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering. The use of traditional methods versus numerical modelling in design.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 300

Restriction: CIVIL 324

Studies in Civil Engineering 1

Advanced course on topics to be determined each year by the Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Design of Earthquake Resistant Foundations - Level 9

Observed behaviour of foundations during earthquakes. Site investigation and laboratory testing to estimate values for required soil parameters. Earthquake induced foundation actions. Shallow and deep foundations subject to earthquake excitation. Soil-foundation-structure-interaction. Force-based and displacement-based design. Earthquake induced earth pressures on stiff retaining structures. An independent foundation design project is required.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 301, STRCTENG 300 or 304

Project Management in Built Environments

Application of different project management domains and principles in civil engineering projects, including the theory and practice of planning and control of civil engineering projects from inception to completion.

Restriction: ENGGEN 740, 742

Advanced Topics in Project Management - Level 9

Advanced topics in project management are analysed such as: advanced scheduling techniques, integrated project delivery, lean construction, building-information modelling, negotiation techniques, dispute resolution and innovative project delivery models. Independent research is undertaken in an advanced project in project management.

Research Project - Level 9

Restriction: CIVIL 408

To complete this course students must enrol in CIVIL 705 A and B

Special Topic: Water-sensitive Cities

Construction Supply Chain Management - Level 9

Advanced topics in construction supply chain management such as construction logistics, buffer management, relational contracts and behavioural dimensions, analytical models for construction, information technologies and sustainable supply chains. Independent research is undertaken by developing individual research projects in which students study logistics and supply chain problems by analysing real production scenarios or the current literature available in this topic.

Work Based Learning for Civil Engineers - Level 9

Develops professional and interpersonal skills within the context of civil engineering competencies. Enhances ability to develop work procedures in the civil engineering industry. Studies the principles of professional ethics and the roles and liabilities of civil engineering professionals.

Restriction: ENGGEN 738

Note: Students must be in part-time professional employment or have completed at least three years' professional employment within engineering or construction.

Construction Cost Management

Advanced knowledge of the key concepts, theories and principles used in quantity surveying and construction cost management. Construction applications in procurement, economics, and cost management. Best practices of cost management in built environments.

Restriction: ENGGEN 739

Advanced Structural Dynamics - Level 9

Advanced topics in structural dynamics, such as wave guide representation, holistic consideration of structural behaviour including soil, main and secondary structures interaction, nonlinearities of soil-foundation-structure systems including uplift, pile-soil separation, plastic hinge or pounding. The core skills are taught and accompanied by an individual project in which independent research is undertaken to solve a challenging structural dynamics problem.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

Structures Seminar

Selected topics from recent developments in structural analysis and design, including an introduction to the advanced behaviour and design of thin-walled steel sections and composite components made from cold-formed sheet and light-weight fillers.

Structures and Design 4

Continuation of the design and detailing of structural assemblages in structural steel, reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry and timber, including connections in steelwork, composite steel/concrete beams and reinforced masonry structures. Emphasis on good load paths, application of seismic design, techniques for the checking of existing structures and lessons learnt from failures. Introduction to the NZ Standard for light timber frame construction and concepts for light steel frame construction.

Prerequisite: either CIVIL 312 and 313, or STRCTENG 301 and 302 and 303

Restriction: CIVIL 411

Multistorey Building Design

Techniques for the design of structures to resist seismic loading. Derivation of design actions, alternative structural systems for resisting these loads, design of structural components subject to cyclic inelastic action, detailing of members and joints to enhance earthquake resistance. Techniques of seismic isolation. Design project.

Prerequisite: either CIVIL 313, or STRCTENG 302 and 303

Advanced Structural Concrete - Level 9

Design and detailing of prestressed and precast concrete components. Advanced mechanics of reinforced concrete members subject to axial, flexure, shear, and torsion actions. Design of state-of-art low-damage concrete structural systems. Includes an independent concrete design project and an independent research project on past failures of concrete structures.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 313 or STRCTENG 303

Construction Risk Management - Level 9

A broad-based understanding of the critical elements of risk and risk management within the civil engineering industry. Risk analysis tools and techniques for the construction engineer, and risk response. Risk monitoring techniques, risk control and transference of risk methods. An independent project is undertaken in which students apply risk principles to civil engineering projects.

Restriction: ENGGEN 737

Advanced Structural Timber - Level 9

Advanced topics in timber design such as: shearwalls, diaphragms, special glulam beams, bolted connections, new fasteners, engineered wood products, laminated bridges, inspection of timber structures. Emphasis will be placed on latest international developments. The core skills are taught and accompanied by an individual project in which independent research is undertaken to solve a challenging timber connection problem.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 451 or 750 or equivalent

Light Gauge Steel

Use of thin steel load bearing structural components in walls, floors and roofs. Behaviour of members and connections under the full range of structural actions. Theory and design application including the Direct Strength Method of design. Use of light gauge steel acting compositely with other materials such as concrete and structural foams.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 313 or STRCTENG 302

Matrix Structural Analysis

Direct stiffness method applied to linear, nonlinear and stability analyses. Introduction to variational principles and finite element method. Projects in practical modelling of major structures such as bridges and multi-storey buildings. Use of commercial software.

Restriction: CIVIL 416

Earthquake Engineering

Earthquakes and the effects on civil infrastructure. The passage of seismic waves from inception, propagation, arrival at site bedrock, site specific response, infrastructure response. Including engineering seismology, seismo-tectonic setting of NZ, probabilistic seismic hazard analyses, NZS 1170.5, infrastructure dynamics, base isolation, effects of site geology, geophysical and geotechnical site characterisation, concepts of soil-structure interaction, the Canterbury series of earthquakes.

Prerequisite: either CIVIL 313 and ENGSCI 311, or ENGSCI 311 and STRCTENG 302 and 303

Foundation performance requirements. Foundation types. Foundation design loads. Limit state design. Design of shallow foundations. Design of deep foundation. Case histories illustrating construction, performance and failure of foundations. Design and performance of gravity retaining structures, embedded retaining walls and reinforced earth walls.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 312 or equivalent

Restriction: CIVIL 323, 421

Slope Engineering

Slope failure mechanisms, geological controls and classification. Shear strength of rock and soil materials. Laboratory testing of earth materials for slope stability. Limit equilibrium techniques, including analytical, numerical and graphical methods. Effects of water and earthquake on slope stability. Slope monitoring, stabilisation and remediation. Landslide risk management.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 300 or 322

Restriction: CIVIL 422, ENVENG 324

Rock Mechanics and Excavation Engineering - Level 9

Engineering rock behaviour including strength, stiffness and role of discontinuities. Stress-strain analysis, stability assessment of rock structures and support using advanced models of rock. Theoretical, practical and environmental aspects of ground excavation techniques as applied to tunnelling. An independent research project will develop skills and knowledge to solve a challenging engineering rock behaviour problem.

Soil Behaviour - Level 9

Advanced topics in soil behaviour including stress-strain-strength response of remoulded and natural geomaterials when subject to monotonic and cyclic loading; critical state soil mechanics; advanced soil testing; and partially saturated soils. Includes an independent research project related to an applied topic in soil behaviour.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 324 or equivalent

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering - Level 9

Advanced topics in earthquake effects on geotechnical structures, including: dynamic properties of soils; earthquake-induced ground response; seismic stability of slopes, embankments; earth-retaining structures; soil liquefaction; ground deformations; remediation and mitigation techniques. Design applications and advanced methods of analysis with case history analyses of major earthquakes. An independent research project will be used to solve a challenging geotechnical earthquake engineering problem.

Engineering Geology

Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering projects. Discussion of natural hazards and their implications on infrastructure design. Practical exercises in field mapping, core logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and basic laboratory tests.

Restriction: CIVIL 404, EARTHSCI 372, GEOLOGY 372

Dynamics of Structures in Earthquakes

Dynamic behaviour of structures and the means of predicting their response to the effects of earthquakes. Fundamental principles of earthquake engineering, including the effects of structural properties, and the roles of ductility, damping and isolation in mitigating earthquake damage. An individual research project on the impact of earthquakes on civil infrastructure is undertaken.

Restriction: CIVIL 314 or equivalent

Geotechnical Engineering in Professional Practice

Humanitarian Engineering

Evaluate frameworks used in the humanitarian engineering field to assist with human crises, including shelter, standards, law, human rights, resilience, appropriate engineering. Rapid assessments, application of minimum international standards for engineering, engineered shelter solutions, water, sanitation and hygiene and the engineering management of humanitarian crises.

Fluid Mechanics

Examines topics from the areas of fluid dynamics, water resources engineering and statistics, and numerical methods.

Water Resources Modelling

Risk and uncertainty in water resources systems; evaluation of alternatives in water resources; hydrologic modelling; hydraulic modelling; river basin modelling; water resources economics.

Coastal Engineering Design

Deriving design conditions, wave pressures and forces, design of structures, beaches and control structures, introduction to port, introduction to coastal modelling.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 733

Coastal Engineering Dynamics

Waves, wave theories, surf zone processes, sediment transport, dynamics of coastal systems.

Restriction: CIVIL 431

River Engineering

Scales; flows; fluvial processes; mixing; ecohydraulics.

Transport Modelling and Design

The planning, modelling, design and operation of current and future transport systems. Topics include transport models and their applications, Intelligent Transport Systems and emerging technologies, transport planning process and travel demand modelling. Transport models are developed to plan, design and manage transport networks based on fundamental modelling concepts, New Zealand specifications and international best practices.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 303

Restriction: CIVIL 758

Transport Safety and Mobility

Develop a sound understanding of safety and mobility of transport systems. Transport safety topics include safe systems, crash reduction studies, road safety audits and at-grade intersection geometric design, economic appraisal methods and transport infrastructure funding. Planning for transport mobility and sustainable transport systems, public transport systems, active modes and travel behaviour.

Restriction: CIVIL 759

Coastal Modelling

Computer simulation of coastal and wave processes. Introduces modelling software for coastal engineering, ranging from simplified wave propagation codes to sophisticated computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solvers. The learning approach is mostly hands-on, building on information delivered in lectures to allow the student to gain practical knowledge of the software in computer laboratory sessions.

Construction 4.0: The Future of Construction - Level 9

Advanced knowledge in Construction 4.0 and the deployment of related technologies (Internet of Things (IoT) smart construction sites, reality capture tools such as drones, 3D scanning, robotics, visualisation) in engineering and construction projects. Applications of technologies in addressing health and safety, productivity, efficiency and sustainability. Best practices of technology implementation in built environments. Independent research is undertaken in Construction 4.0.

Studies in Civil Engineering 3 - Level 9

Advanced course on topics to be determined each year by the Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The course will include the independent application of highly specialised knowledge and skills related to the study area.

Ground Improvements and Geosynthetics Engineering

Advanced ground improvement techniques including: densification, consolidation, preloading and surcharge, soil reinforcement, stabilisation and thermal ground improvement.

Restriction: CIVIL 403

Bridge Design

Comprehensive overview of road and rail bridge typologies, design philosophies, performance requirements in key areas of strength and serviceability, calculation methods to address these topics and the analysis and strengthening of existing bridges. Bridge technology used in New Zealand and associated legislative requirements.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 713, 715 or equivalent

Special Topic: Building Information Modelling

Introduction to the main principles and tools of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry. This course is suitable for different AEC professionals such as civil and structural engineers, architects, among others.

Special Study in Earthquake Engineering

An advanced course on topics in earthquake engineering to be determined each year by the Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Seismic Assessment of Existing Buildings - Level 9

Principles of assessing the response of buildings to earthquakes and identification of vulnerabilities for different building types. Example buildings will be assessed using these advanced methodologies and independent research conducted on appropriate forms of retrofit.

Nonlinear Structural Analysis - Level 9

Nonlinear behaviour of structures and the formulation of elements to model such behaviour; solution strategies; nonlinear material and section response; nonlinear dynamic analysis; nonlinear geometry; application of nonlinear analysis in engineering practice. Research and critically compare modeling approaches used for real buildings. Includes an independent research project involving nonlinear analysis of a real structure as a ‘blind prediction’.

Timber Engineering

The practical understanding of timber and its use in the construction industry. Design and detailing techniques for connections in timber structures, plywood structures, pole structures, timber floor systems, bridges, multi-storey buildings, formwork and falsework, arches and cable stayed systems.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 312 or STRCTENG 301

Restriction: CIVIL 451

Geotechnical Modelling

Analysis of stress and strain in two and three dimensions, the idea of a constitutive law, elastic and plastic models for geomaterials. Numerical modelling of consolidation. Implementation of realistic models for soil and rock mass stress-strain-strength behaviour in numerical analysis software and evaluation of geotechnical software against known solutions.

Capstone Project

Final year team exercise with students in multi-disciplinary civil and environmental roles integrating technical learning into realistic design outcomes. Comprehensive investigation of an open ended, complex, real or synthetic civil engineering problem with simulated professional design office constraints. Includes technical, economic, cultural, social, ethical, and environmental impact components to complete a scheme assessment report, incorporating safety in design concepts.

Prerequisite: 90 points from Part III courses listed in the BE(Hons) Schedule for Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Traffic Systems Design

Traffic signal timing analysis. Gap acceptance parameters. Intersection analysis of performance (priority, roundabouts and signalised). Some human factors. Introduction to transportation planning modelling. Planning land transport in NZ under the Resource Management and other requirements. Computer modelling and simulation.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 361

Restriction: CIVIL 403, 460, 660

Highway and Transportation Design

Economic and environmental assessments of transport projects. Land transport funding in NZ. Road safety engineering. Crash reduction and prevention methods. Pavement asset management. Pavement rehabilitation techniques. Heavy-duty pavements, highway drainage and chip seal design.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 360

Restriction: CIVIL 461, 661

Planning and Design of Transport Facilities

Selected topics from: traffic signal practice/safety audits, two way highway planning, arterial traffic management, modelling and simulation and traffic flow.

Transportation Planning

Provides an in-depth exploration of various components of the urban transportation planning process, with emphasis on theories on modelling. The principle behind the conventional four-stage transport planning model, namely, trip generation, trip distribution, modal split and trip assignment, is covered in detail.

Smart Infrastructure Analytics

Develops fundamental knowledge in the use of computer programming and data analytics to solve real-world infrastructure problems, such as reducing traffic congestion, predicting water usage and infrastructure failures. Group and independent projects are undertaken in which students study complex smart infrastructure analytics problems using real-world data.

Highway Safety and Operations - Level 9

Advanced planning, design, operation and safety management of predominantly two way two lane highways, including: passing and overtaking models analysis and treatments, collision modification and mitigation, roadway design, skid resistance, delineation, temporary traffic control, evaluation methods, and environmental management measures. An independently applied research project will use advanced analytical skills to critically evaluate factors which impact highway safety.

Prerequisite: CIVIL 360, 361, and 15 points from 661, 759, or equivalent

Infrastructure Asset Management - Level 9

Advanced theories and techniques fundamental to the management of infrastructure assets, with a primary focus on Asset Management Plans. Covers the entire spectrum of infrastructure, including roads, water networks and buildings. A major independent project incorporates a literature review and selection, and then critical review, of an Asset Management Plan from industry.

Transportation Asset Management - Level 9

Focuses on advanced topics in transportation asset management. Develops a critical awareness of the key issues encountered, including those related to the evaluation of performance; risk management; predictive modelling and calibration; prioritisation and optimisation; and life cycle analysis. The core skills are extended by an independent applied project in which students undertake to solve a complex transportation asset management problem.

Pavement Analysis and Design

Selected topics from: pavement design philosophy; stresses, strains and deflections in pavements; pavement material properties and characterisation; traffic loading and volume; pavement failure mechanisms; structural and functional assessment of pavements; empirical and mechanistic pavement design methods; pavement overlay design; asphalt mix design.

Prerequisite: 15 points from CIVIL 661, 759, or equivalent

Highway Geometric Design - Level 9

An advanced course in highway geometric design techniques. Through the use of an independent applied project, students will apply advanced theory, methods, processes and design tools to the safe design of highway geometric alignments that includes an understanding of human / driver behaviour characteristics.

Transport Systems Economics - Level 9

Advanced specialist topics in transportation economics including economic analysis, the theory of demand and supply of transport, government intervention policies, and the theory of externalities and agglomeration. Students are required to undertake a major research project by analysing two major transportation infrastructure projects to determine the likely future social and real time benefits and dis-benefits which accrue to the wider community.

Planning and Managing Transport - Level 9

An advanced course on integrating land use planning and transport provisions, including planning for different land use trip types and parking, travel demand management techniques, and intelligent transport systems applications. An independent project applies this specialised knowledge towards planning, designing and managing transport infrastructure in a Territorial Local Authority (TLA) area.

Sustainable Transport: Planning and Design

Pedestrian planning and design; cycling facilities and planning; land use and trips; travel behaviour change and travel plans; integrated transport assessment; transport impact guidelines for site development.

Studies in Transportation 1

A graduate course on a range of selected topics to be determined each year by the Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Studies in Transportation 2

Research Project in Transportation - Level 9

Students are required to submit a report on a topic in transportation assigned by the Head of Department.

To complete this course students must enrol in CIVIL 779 A and B

Construction Planning and Execution

Addresses the construction project life cycle including essential aspects of construction projects such as estimating, construction planning, logistics, budgeting, tendering, contracting, procurement, risk management, occupational health and safety, cultural issues, and legal constraints. Digital tools are used where relevant. Case studies are used to reinforce the application of theoretical ideas to the successful running of construction projects.

Restriction: CIVIL 790, 791

Water Resources Engineering

A selection from the following: reservoir design and optimisation, flood control and design of flood control structures, micro to large scale hydroelectric engineering, river engineering and sedimentation. A water resources engineering design project.

Prerequisite: either CIVIL 302, or CIVIL 331 and ENVENG 333

Restriction: CIVIL 480, 482

Water Distribution System Modelling and Analysis

Fundamental theory of hydraulics and water quality in pipe networks, its implementation in software simulation tools and the application of models to the design and management of water distribution systems. Network theory, simulation practice, consumer and fire demand, water loss management, design, optimisation and master planning.

Project X - Level 9

Students are required to submit a report on a topic assigned by the appropriate Head of Department.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required

To complete this course students must enrol in CIVIL 788 A and B, or CIVIL 788

Project Z - Level 9

Civil Engineering Administration

The application of legal, cultural, social and ethical principles to problems in civil engineering and environmental engineering management. Examines the administration of national and international engineering contracts. Discusses statutes affecting engineering business. Investigates the implications of resource management and natural resource allocation legislation on engineering projects. Analyses processes for resolving engineering disputes.

Restriction: CIVIL 401, 490, ENGGEN 734

Construction Management

Understanding topics necessary for effective construction management. Using a generic construction project life cycle, essential aspects of construction projects including the tendering process, planning, resource allocation, teamwork, site safety, and contract types are covered. Case studies are used to reinforce the application of theoretical ideas to the successful running of construction projects with considerations of cultural, social and ethical responsibilities.

Restriction: CIVIL 409

Discrete-event Simulation in Construction - Level 9

Application of discrete-event simulation (DES) modelling to advanced planning and design construction operations and management of the construction supply chain. Critical assessment of the improvements in efficiency of planning methods and decisions patterns in construction management using DES. Individual and team research projects will apply advanced DES concepts and methods to complex, real-world construction projects.

Thesis - Level 9

To complete this course students must enrol in CIVIL 793 A and B

To complete this course students must enrol in CIVIL 794A and B

Research Project (Civil) - Level 9

Students are required to submit a report on a topic relevant to the specialisation, as assigned by the appropriate Head of Department.

To complete this course students must enrol in CIVIL 795 A and B, or CIVIL 795

Students are required to submit a thesis on a topic assigned by the appropriate Head of Department.

To complete this course students must enrol in CIVIL 796 A and B

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Associate Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Dr. Lokesh Padhye is an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering. He obtained his Masters and PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. He is also a registered professional engineer (P.E.) with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Engineering New Zealand. Prior to joining the University of Auckland, he worked as a senior environmental engineer in Atlanta for three years and as an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay for one year. Dr. Padhye was also a Visiting Scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) from 2016 to 2019. Dr. Padhye's research interests are in the fields of water quality, water/wastewater treatment, and environmental contaminant remediation. His research group is particularly interested in studying the fate and treatment of emerging aqueous contaminants, including PPCPs, pesticides, PFAS, 6-PPD, and microplastics. Dr. Padhye has won numerous awards during his career from prestigious organizations worldwide (American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, Georgia Tech, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and the University of Auckland). ************************************************* Service Roles: Current: Environmental Engineering Group Leader Environmental Engineering Laboratory Director Department's Teaching and Learning Quality Committee (TLQC) Department's People and Culture Committee Department's Digital Presence Committee Faculty of Engineering's Faculty Staffing Committee (FSC) Faculty of Engineering's International Strategic Group (ISG) The University of Auckland - Independent Chair for PhD Oral Examinations Past: Department's PG Advisor (2015-2019) Department's Acting Deputy HoD (2016-2017) ************************************************* Committee/Professional groups/Services: Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology - Editorial Board Colloids and Surfaces C - Editorial Board Frontiers in Chemical Engineering – Associate Editor OWRC – Oceania Water Research Consortium - Founder TBPE – Texas Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Engineering New Zealand – Chartered Engineer Qualifications: Ph.D., P.E., CMEngNZ, SFHEA ************************************************* Areas of Expertise: Water Quality Environmental Chemistry Innovative Water/Wastewater Treatment Technologies Wastewater Reuse Emerging Contaminants Abiotic and Biotic Transformation Kinetics of Micropollutants Water Safety, Security, and Sustainability Mitigation Technologies for Green House Gas Emissions Low Impact Designs ************************************************* Media Keywords: Environmental Science, Global Climate Change, Water Quality, Sustainability

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND APPOINTMENTS

Associate Professor Faculty of Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, New Zealand

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ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Visiting Scholar Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, United States 1 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2019
Visiting Professor Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2018
PhD, Environmental Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology, United States of America 2 Jan 2006 - 28 May 2010
Master of Science in Civil Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, United States 16 Aug 2004 - 16 Dec 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer Texas Board of Professional Engineers 1 Dec 2012 - present
Member The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand, New Zealand 17 Nov 2014 - present
Mastering Innovation & Design-Thinking Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, United States 1 Apr 2020 - present
Oxford Executive Leadership University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom 1 Mar 2022 - present

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Postdoctoral Researcher Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, United States 2 Aug 2010 - 29 Jul 2011 Postdoctoral Research
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FACULTY / INSTITUTE

Faculty of Engineering

GRADUATE SUPERVISION

PhD/Doctoral Accredited Supervisor

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

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FIELDS OF RESEARCH

Water treatment processes
Surface water quality processes and contaminated sediment assessment
Wastewater treatment processes
Environmental engineering
Environmental sciences
Te whakahaere whenua me te wai o te Māori (Māori land and water management)
Pacific Peoples land and water management

CIVIL 787 : Project X

Engineering, 2024 semester two (1245) (15 points), course prescription, course overview, course requirements, capabilities developed in this course, learning outcomes.

Retrieve, assess, and evaluate existing research outcomes and technologies relevant to the field of research. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the related work, including an in-depth knowledge of the literature, the important authors, the related terminology, and the research findings (theories, models, structures, designs, principles etc.) (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 4.2, 6.1 and 7.1)
Classify, summarise, explain, and critique he basic findings of the literature review and identify gaps in the current knowledge. Demonstrate an ability to extract and list the key issues from the literature review in order to conclude to the required problem statements and research questions. Demonstrate the ability to synthesis an exemplary problem statement, propose research questions, and formulate research hypotheses. (Capability 1.1, 3.2, 4.2, 6.1 and 7.1)
Demonstrate clearly their knowledge of the underlying theory, methods, and procedures. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the required experiments and/or simulations and how they actually relate to the research questions or hypotheses. Demonstrate an understanding of the experimental design or numerical study, giving consideration to statistical significance and quality of collected data. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1 and 7.1)
Correctly use the theory and research methods and efficiently conduct the required experiments and/or simulations. Demonstrate the ability to use data to extract appropriate models, cluster data into relevant groups, extract major and minor components, perform statistical analysis, organise data into appropriate tables, graphs, and diagrams, interpret data and compare them with previously published data, address the validity or inappropriateness of the data (discussing possible limitations), critique and recommend future improvements for the experimental design and the research direction (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1)
Design, develop, evaluate, and experimentally validate appropriate solutions for the selected research questions. Demonstrate proficiency related to hardware and software co-design (Capability 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1)
Demonstrate their proficiency in engineering / technical writing by being able to generate a technical research report summarising the research findings. (Capability 1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
Provide knowledgeable and logical explanations and export opinion in relation to the research findings. Demonstrate the ability to add, at a satisfactory level, to the existing knowledge, articulating the importance of the work, in relation to solving a larger, ‘real-world’ problem. (Capability 1.1, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8.1 and 8.2)

Assessments

Workload expectations.

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

Delivery Mode

Campus experience or online.

This course is offered in two delivery modes:

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including meeting with supervisor(s) to receive feedback and discuss development of the research project. The meetings could be in-person or online meeting.

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including meeting with supervisor(s) to receive feedback and discuss development of the research project. The meetings will be online. This course runs to the University semester/quarter timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Health & Safety

Students are expected to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Health and Safety section of the Engineering Undergraduate Handbook.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html .

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html .

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering

About civil and construction engineering.

The skillsets needed by a successful Civil and Construction Engineer include: strong math, science, and computer skills; creativity; ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide array of audiences; and an aptitude for applying science and engineering methods to solve problems. The curriculum offered by the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering is designed to help students develop these skills and prepare them for their careers after graduation.

Graduates from the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering find successful careers in both private and public organizations here in the US and abroad. Civil and Construction Engineers have a broad range of flexible options in where and how they work. Because our graduates have a tangible impact in our communities and on the environment, they can work anywhere. Civil and Construction engineers also have the option of working in the field or in an office or both. Our graduates work on a diverse range of projects in engineering design, consulting, construction, aviation/aerospace, energy, water resources/environment, transportation industries and more.

Two Bachelor’s Degree Programs are offered by the School:

Construction Engineering is the discipline focused on the planning, design, management, and execution of construction projects, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and community stewardship. Students will find the degree program offers a comprehensive blend of theory and practice, emphasizing a strong industry-driven curriculum that incorporates curriculum-based experiential learning including three 12-week internships.

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For Graduate Information please see Civil Engineering Graduate Program Information .

Construction Engineering, BSCNE
Architectural Engineering Minor
Construction Engineering Minor
CE 19100 - Civil Engineering Practice I
CE 20300 - Principles And Practice Of Geomatics
CE 21101 - Thermal And Energy Sciences
CE 22200 - Life Cycle Engineering And Management Of Constructed Facilities
CE 23100 - Engineering Materials I
CE 27000 - Introductory Structural Mechanics
CE 29199 - Cooperative Experience I
CE 29202 - Contemporary Issues In Civil Engineering
CE 29299 - Cooperative Experience II
CE 29700 - Basic Mechanics I (Statics)
CE 29800 - Basic Mechanics II Dynamics
CE 29900 - Civil Engineering Projects
CE 30300 - Engineering Surveying
CE 31100 - Architectural Engineering
CE 32201 - Project Control And Life Cycle Execution Of Constructed Facilities
CE 33100 - Engineering Materials II
CE 33500 - Civil Engineering Materials
CE 34000 - Hydraulics
CE 34300 - Elementary Hydraulics Laboratory
CE 35000 - Introduction To Environmental And Ecological Engineering
CE 35500 - Engineering Environmental Sustainability
CE 36100 - Transportation Engineering
CE 37100 - Structural Analysis I
CE 38199 - Professional Practice Co-Op I
CE 38299 - Professional Practice Co-Op II
CE 38300 - Geotechnical Engineering I
CE 38399 - Professional Practice Co-Op III
CE 39201 - Technical Communication In Civil Engineering
CE 39399 - Cooperative Experience III
CE 39499 - Extensive Cooperative Experience IV
CE 39500 - Fundamentals Of Innovation Theory And Practice
CE 39599 - Extensive Cooperative Experience V
CE 39699 - Professional Practice Internship
CE 39700 - Undergraduate Professional Internship
CE 39800 - Introduction To Civil Engineering Systems Design
CE 40800 - Geographic Information Systems In Engineering
CE 41300 - Building Envelope Design And Thermal Loads
CE 41400 - Building Mechanical And Electrical System Design
CE 44000 - Urban Hydraulics
CE 44200 - Introduction To Hydrology
CE 44300 - Introductory Environmental Fluid Mechanics
CE 45600 - Wastewater Treatment Processes
CE 45700 - Air Pollution Control And Design
CE 46100 - Roadway And Pavement Design
CE 46300 - Highway Transportation Characteristics
CE 47000 - Structural Steel Design
CE 47300 - Reinforced Concrete Design
CE 47400 - Structural Analysis II
CE 47900 - Design Of Building Components And Systems
CE 48300 - Geotechnical Engineering II
CE 49700 - Civil Engineering Projects
CE 49800 - Civil Engineering Design Project
CE 49900 - Research In Civil Engineering
CEM 18000 - Construction Engineering Pre-Professional Development
CEM 19100 - Construction Internship I
CEM 20100 - Life Cycle Engineering And Management Of Constructed Facilities
CEM 28000 - Construction Engineering Professional Development I
CEM 29100 - Construction Internship II
CEM 29199 - Cooperative Experience I
CEM 29299 - Cooperative Experience II
CEM 29700 - Experimental Course
CEM 30100 - Project Control And Life Cycle Execution Of Constructed Facilities
CEM 30200 - Practical Applications For Construction Engineering
CEM 32100 - Construction Engineering Materials Lab
CEM 32400 - Human Resource Management In Construction
CEM 35100 - Foundations Of Architectural Design
CEM 38000 - Construction Engineering Professional Development II
CEM 39100 - Construction Internship III
CEM 39399 - Cooperative Experience III
CEM 39499 - Extensive Cooperative Experience IV
CEM 39599 - Extensive Cooperative Experience V
CEM 39700 - Experimental Course
CEM 40100 - Critical Thinking In Construction Engineering
CEM 42501 - Construction Engineering Capstone I
CEM 42502 - Construction Engineering Capstone II
CEM 43100 - Introduction To Facility Engineering And Management
CEM 45100 - Integrative Building Design
CEM 45500 - Temporary Structures In Construction
CEM 45600 - Design-Build Project Delivery Method For Engineers
CEM 45700 - Inland Navigation Engineering
CEM 48500 - Legal Aspects Of Construction Engineering
CEM 49700 - Construction Engineering Projects

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Master of Civil Engineering (Online)

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Entry requirements.

A Bachelor of Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), or a relevant Bachelor with relevant work experience or a relevant Bachelor with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma

Please see the regulations for more details.

*Alternative pathways are available for those who do not meet the above requirements.

Next Start Dates

Semester Two: 15 July 2024 (applications close 1 July)

Full Programme Fees

International fees

Programme Overview

The Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) provides graduates with knowledge, skills and competencies aligned to the roles and responsibilities of Civil Engineers who design, construct, and deliver physical infrastructure systems. This programme is for recent and experienced Engineering graduates as well as practising engineers working in Civil engineering and related fields. You will learn how to apply theories, concepts and practices in the context of civil engineering to deliver successful project outcomes. If you want to become a critical, reflective practitioner, able to undertake the design and construction of civil engineering infrastructure for the benefit of society and exercise ethical leadership in engineering decision-making and/or pursue further advanced academic studies, the MCivilEng is for you.

A 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering and a 60-point Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering are also available as qualifications for students seeking shorter qualifications.

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Programme Summary
Programme Structure
Programme Benefits

The Master in Civil Engineering is a 120-point programme consisting of 7 or 8 courses. Each course runs over a 12-week Semester, enabling you to complete this programme in 2 years part-time, or 1 year full-time.

In this programme, you will complete either 6 taught courses and one 30-point research project course, or 8 taught courses. If you elect to take the 30-point research course (CIVIL 788A/B), the MCivilEng will be eligible for being awarded with Honours, and it will also provide you with the option to potentially progress to PhD study in the future.

The programme is divided into the following course groups: Core courses, designated courses, and elective courses. You will be required to take all the core and designated courses, but you will have an option to select which elective courses you wish to take.

Please note that the Auckland Online courses are scheduled on rotation, and not all elective options will be available each semester. Where there are elective options, we will enquire with you on your preferred course selections prior to proceeding with your course enrolments.

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and Civil Engineering to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
Design solutions for complex civil engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of civil engineering work in the solution of complex civil engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of civil engineering practice.
Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi) and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems.
Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.

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