Existing Students - Pre 2009 

Master of Technology in Pavements
8 Units
Master of Engineering in Pavements
12 Units



CPEE/LaTrobe Joint- Masters Programs

The CPEE/La Trobe University Master of Technology in Pavements and Master of Engineering in Pavements programs are conducted exclusively through distance education using specially designed, user friendly study materials.

Both programs include “management” electives from the Chifley Business School MBA program as well as the specialist pavement engineering core units offered by CPEE.

Study guides are sent following enrolment and these contain a suggested study schedule linked to the submission of assignments and the final examination. The study guides also include a comprehensive set of technical notes, readings, references, activities, case studies, assignments and sample examination papers. Some units require the purchase of a textbook but some texts are suitable for a number of units.

Candidates are not required to attend lectures, tutorials or seminars, but are encouraged to form enterprise-based, neighborhood-based or email study groups. The program is fully portable and can be studied anywhere in the world. Given the flexible nature of the program, minimal time away from the workplace is required.

Master of Engineering in Pavements
Applicants for the Master of Engineering in Pavements (M. Eng. Pavements) must hold a four year Bachelor degree in a pavement engineering related discipline or an equivalent qualification.

Master of Technology in Pavements
Applicants for the Master of Technology in Pavements (M. Tech. Pavements)  must hold a Bachelor degree in a pavement engineering related discipline or an equivalent qualification. An applicant with a three year Bachelor degree must have had at least three years relevant pavement industry experience. An applicant with a three year Bachelor degree and a pavement engineering related postgraduate qualification or a four year Bachelor degree may be granted advanced standing.

Enrolment in Program
Advanced Standing
Duration of Study
Assessment
Student Support 



Enrolment in Program

Master of Engineering in Pavements applicants for the Master of Engineering in pavements must hold a four year Bachelor degree in a pavement engineering related discipline or an equivalent qualification.

Master of Technology in Pavements applicants for the Master of Technology in Pavements must hold a Bachelor degree in a pavement engineering related discipline or an equivalent qualification. An applicant with a three year Bachelor degree must have had at least three years relevant pavement industry experience. An applicant with a three year Bachelor degree and a pavement engineering related postgraduate qualification or a four year Bachelor degree may be granted advanced standing.

Certified Copy of Degree
Applicants must supply a certified copy of their degree qualification. The purpose of certification is to ensure that the document is a true and accurate copy of the original. A certified document includes the signature, name and registration number of the person certifying the document.

Applicants with Overseas Qualifications
Applicants with qualifications from overseas institutions should provide an english translation of their qualification with their enrolment form. Before being considered for enrolment in the Master of Technology in Pavements or the Master of Engineering in Pavements applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency. International applicants whose first language is not English will require a proficiency level of at least 6.5 on the IELTS or a TOEFL score of 577 (or a score of 233 in the computer based TOEFL).



Advanced Standing

Credits may be available for previous, relevant study. In order to graduate from any of the programs candidates must complete at least 50% of the course, four units in the Master of Technology and six units in the Master of Engineering. Those who wish to claim more than four credits are only eligible for the Master of Engineering. A credit application form must accompany any advanced standing submissions. Please contact CPEE to obtain a credit application form and relevant information.


Duration of Study

By studying two units concurrently the Master of Technology in Pavements can be completed in two years and the Master of Engineering in Pavements in a further 12 months. Most candidates elect to undertake one or two units each study period. As a guideline, each unit requires a minimum of six to eight hours study per week over the 20 week study period. The maximum time allowed to complete the Masters of Technology is 6 years. The maximum time allowed to complete the Masters of of Engineering is 10 years.

Assessment

All units require a formal three-hour examination, which contributes 60–70% to the overall assessment. Examination venues are arranged so that candidates in remote locations anywhere in the world can sit the examination. Sample examination papers (and/or past papers for some units) are provided to assist with preparation for the final examinations. Assignments are undertaken during the study period, and these enable students to monitor their progress and take remedial action if required. The assignments represent 30–40% of the overall assessment for each CPEE unit. Examinations are conducted during business hours in June, and November.

Student Support

To keep candidates in touch with each other and with the program staff, the program has an Internet site at www.pavementeducaton.edu.au which provides information on new developments in each of the study units. Each unit has a unit chair who is available to provide advice, usually by telephone or email, as required during the study period.