Melbourne School of Engineering Professional Master of Engineering

Master of Engineering (Geomatics)

Geomatic engineers study the science and technologies of measurement, mapping and visualisation. For example, they work on satellite and photographic image processing, three dimensional computer visualisations and global positioning systems.

This specialisation emphasises team-based project work, problem-solving and industry interaction, with internship opportunities available to students with selected firms and government departments.

Through the course, students gain practical skills and highly sought after technical knowledge to prepare for careers in land and/or asset management for government, banks or property firms, or as surveyors in mining, construction and land agencies, among others.

 

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Master of Engineering requires at least 65% GPA in the final two years of undergraduate study.

Pathways to the Master of Engineering (Geomatics) include:

University of Melbourne New Generation undergraduate degrees in the following:

Any other bachelor degree:

Students graduating from any (minimum 3-year) degree program who have completed the equivalent of 25 points of first-year mathematics (any) and 25 points of science (a broad interpretation of the sciences, which may include geography, psychology, environments subjects and archeology or other equivalent subjects) may be admitted to the psoint (3-year) Master of Engineering (Geomatics).

For information about credit for prior studies please visit entry requirements.

 

Course Structure

This sample is provided as a guide only. There are numerous different possibilities available, and subject availability will vary from year to year.

Master of Engineering (Geomatics)

 

Preliminary year: required only for students entering from non-Engineering backgrounds.
Graduates from corresponding University of Melbourne New Generation degree pathways enter at second year.

Year 1 (Prelim) Sem 1 Engineering Communication Imaging the Environment Applications of GIS Data Analysis 1
Sem 2 Surveying and Mapping Residential Field Course Computational Methods in Geomatics Integrated Spatial Systems
Entry point for graduates of New Generation degrees and graduates with 100 points of credit (see entry requirements)
Year 2 Sem 1 Land Law Cadastral Surveying Least Squares Adjustment Programming Geomatics Applications
Sem 2 Advanced Surveying and Mapping Engineering Project Implementation Satellite Positioning Geomatics Elective
Year 3 Sem 1 Advanced Imaging Photogrammetry Land Administration Geomatics or Approved Engineering Elective
Sem 2 Professional and Business Studies Residential Land Development Geomatics Research Project
Engineering Practice    

Geomatics Electives are chosen from a prescribed list.

Geomatics Electives
Foundations of Spatial Information Spatial Databases Spatial Visualization Geomatics Internship
Spatial Analysis Remote Sensing Spatial Data Infrastructure Managing Spatial Information
Advanced Topics in Geomatics      

 

Approved Engineering Electives*
Multidisciplinary Investigative Project      

Note on Engineering Electives:
Any Engineering Elective requires the approval of the Geomatics Course Coordinator.
Credits:
Any subjects or equivalents already taken in an UG degree would not need to be replaced.
Additional Notes:
* The 3YME program incorporates all core subjects from the provisionally accredited 3YB+2YME program.
* The elective content of the 3YB+2YME program is effectively covered by the student's first degree.

Engineering subjects Science subjects Engineering Elective

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