8 Credit Points
9 Units of Study
CPEE's flexible, online Master of Pavement Technology program is designed to train leaders by further developing the skills of professional engineers to efficiently and sustainably design, construct and maintain durable road and highway pavements. Our academics are recognised as leaders in their respective disciplines, bringing a wealth of both technical and practical industry experience to our programs.
The road pavement industry experience is that a specialist qualification is important in raising the status of professionals in the industry, and the online education mode allows courses to be readily offered to candidates throughout Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere. To take the next step in your career, the CPEE Master of Pavement Technology program will provide you with skills, knowledge, and an Australian accredited and trusted qualification.
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The CPEE Master of Pavement Technology Graduate will lead the design, building and maintenance of their nation’s complex transportation infrastructure in a sustainable manner.
The CPEE Graduate Attributes underpin Programs that seek to graduate students who are thinkers, innovators, communicators, leaders and are socially, cultural, ethically and environmentally aware.
Code | Name | Requisite | |
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600 | Fundamentals of Roads and Pavements | Core | View Full details |
613 | Road Construction and Drainage Principles | Core | View Full Details |
629 | Industry Research Proposal* | Core | View Full Details |
630 | Industry Research* | Core | View Full Details |
601 | Road Pavement Design | Elective | View Full Details |
602 | Pavement Construction | Elective | View Full Details |
603 | Road & Pavement Surfacings | Elective | View Full Details |
606 | Heavy Duty Pavements | Elective | View Full Details |
607 | Pavement Management Systems and Performance | Discontinued | |
609 | Road Asset Management | Elective | View Full Details |
615 | Project Evaluation and Management | Elective | View Full Details |
616 | Pavement Preservation and Rehabilitation | Elective | View Full Details |
617 | Road & Pavement Maintenance | Elective | View Full Details |
619 | Contracts: Principles, Management & Risk | Elective | View Full Details |
Unit 629 Industry Research Proposal is a prerequisite unit for Unit 630 Industry Research. The focus of Unit 629 is to formulate the topic for the Industry Research thesis. Unit 629 is normally undertaken in the semester preceding enrolment in Unit 630. Refer to the 629 Unit Specification for details.
There has been an update to the Credit Point Value (CPV) allocation and fee allocation for these two units. Beginning in Semester 2 2023, for the next 3 semesters the changes will be implemented as follows.
CPV Changes:
Please note : the total CPV for the MPT program remains unchanged at 8.00.
Fees Changes:
Please note : the total fee for the MPT program remains unchanged.
Admission is based on meeting the equivalent of AQF Level 8 in a cognate discipline and meeting the minimum English language requirements, as per PR006 and PR007. Examples of meeting the equivalent AQF Level 8 in a cognate discipline are provided in (a) to (c) below.
To be eligible for the Master of Pavement Technology a candidate must complete all Units in Part A plus any five (5) Units from Part B of the Schedule of Units.
Units can only be attempted following successful completion of the required pre-requisites or by concurrent enrolment in specified co-requisites.
The default and minimum enrolment pattern for the Master of Pavement Technology is one (1) unit per semester. A maximum enrolment of two (2) units per semester is normally permitted.
Elective units will normally be offered every 2 to 3 semesters. For the current schedule refer to the Units of Study & Availability
The standard maximum time for completion of the Master of Pavement Technology is 5 calendar years dated from the time of initial enrolment. Refer to PO028 Policy on Program Duration regarding program completion times, Leave of Absence and Compassionate and Compelling Circumstances.
Credit for previous equivalent formal, non-formal or informal prior learning or cross institutional study undertaken is awarded in line with PR042: Procedure for Awarding of Academic Credit.
To apply for credit you will need to submit the following form:
Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology can apply to enter the Master of Pavement Technology with credit for the units completed in the Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology.
2024 (All fees are GST free) | Student Type | ||
Domestic | International | Field of Education | |
Program | Standard Per Unit |
Standard Per Unit |
Code |
Graduate Certificate in Asset Management | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 080315 |
Graduate Certificate in Project Management | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 080315 |
Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 030999 |
Master of Pavement Technology | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 030999 |
MPT: Unit 629 Industry Research Proposal * | $359.50 | $413.00 | |
MPT: Unit 630 Industry Research ** | $3,235.50 | $3,717.00 | |
Single Unit (Non Award) | $3,595.00 | $4,130.00 | 030999 |
* Beginning in Semester 1 2024, Unit 629 will incur a semester fee of 10% of the unit fee in that year.
** Beginning in Semester 2 2024, Unit 630 will incur a semester fee of 90% of the unit fee in that year.