Master of Science (Civil Engineering)

Programme Information

The Master of Science (Civil Engineering) programme, or M.Sc.(CE), is hosted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The programme accepts both full time and part time students. To qualify for the M.Sc. (CE) degree with or without Specialization, a candidate must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of at least 40 Modular Credits (MCs). At least 30 MCs must be taken from level 5000 and 6000 modules. In addition, a student must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.00 (equivalent to an average grade of B-) for the best modules equivalent to 40 MCs (inclusive of compulsory modules, where required). A student may choose to graduate with the following degrees:

• M.Sc. (Civil Engineering)
• M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) with Specialization in Structural Engineering
• M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) with Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering
• M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) with Specialization in Infrastructure Project Management

For those who wish to graduate with a Specialization, they must also obtain a minimum grade point of 2.0 (Grade C) for each of specified minimum number of compulsory modules stipulated.

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Minimum Admission Requirement

Applications are open to candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree with at least a 2nd Class Honours or its equivalent. Candidates should preferably have had a period of relevant work experience after obtaining their first degree. Candidates with other qualifications and achievements deemed to be suitably prepared for the programme of study may also be considered. Selection of students is on a competitive basis.

Application

The programme has 2 intakes per year, January and August intake respectively; application period generally opens 6 months prior.

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Period of candidature

• Part-time students between 4 semesters and 8 semesters (maximum)*,
• Full-time students between 2 semesters and 4 semesters (maximum)*.
* excluding up to 2 semesters of approved Leave of Absence.

(2) Number of modules per semester

• Part-time students - 2 per semester (normally), up to 3 per semester (maximum)
  You are advised to take no more than 2 modules if
1. this is your first semester, and
2. you have been given an academic warning.
• Full-time students - 3 per semester (normally), up to 5 per semester (maximum)

(3) Attendance

• Attendance should be satisfactory. The onus is on students to attend classes.

Class Time-Table

Time-Table for M.Sc.(Civil Engineering) programme
Tentative Schedule for the Graduate Modules
Description of Modules

Contact

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