Environmental Engineering
MFE10103Air Pollution Engineering
MFE10203Water Supply Engineering
MFE10303Wastewater Engineering
MFE10403Solid Waste Management
Master by Coursework · MFA
Master of Civil Engineering
Curriculum structure, elective courses, and the complete Master’s Project 1 and Master’s Project 2 journey.
44Total credit hours
Programme structure
Curriculum structure
The programme comprises university compulsory, faculty core and elective courses across three semesters.
Semester I18 credits
Semester II14 credits
Semester III12 credits
Total44 credits
| Component | Semester | Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University compulsory | Semester I | MFA11103 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Faculty core | Semester I | MFA10103 | Sustainable Construction Management | 3 |
| Faculty core | Semester I | MFA10203 | Advanced Structure Analysis | 3 |
| Faculty core | Semester I | MFA10303 | Advanced Foundation Engineering | 3 |
| Faculty core | Semester I | MFA10403 | Transportation Planning and Engineering | 3 |
| Faculty core | Semester I | MFA10503 | Environmental Management | 3 |
| Faculty core | Semester II | MFA10603 | Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
| Faculty core | Semester II | MFA10702 | Master’s Project 1 | 2 |
| Faculty elective | Semester II | Elective I–III | Three elective courses | 9 |
| Faculty core | Semester III | MFA20812 | Master’s Project 2 | 12 |
Semester III is dedicated to Master’s Project 2 (MFA20812).
Specialisation
Elective courses
Students complete three elective courses, equivalent to nine credit hours.
Geotechnical Engineering
MFG10103Rock Mechanics
MFG10203Geoenvironmental Engineering
MFG10303Soil Dynamics
MFG10403Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Highway & Transportation Engineering
MFH10103Advanced Traffic Engineering and Safety
MFH10203Advanced Pavement Materials
MFH10303GPS, GIS and RS in Civil Engineering
MFH10403Pavement Analysis and Design
Structures Engineering
MFS10103Advanced Structure Design
MFS10203Design of Bridge Structure
MFS10303Design of Precast Concrete Structure
MFS10403Advanced Solid Mechanics
Water Resources Engineering
MFW10103Groundwater Hydrology
MFW10203Statistical Hydrology
MFW10303Modeling in Water Resources Management
MFW10403Advanced Hydraulics Engineering
Sustainable Engineering
MFL10103Ecohydrology
MFL10203Data Science
MFL10303Subsurface Modeling for Engineering
MFL10403Sustainable Rock Slope Engineering
2 credit hours
Master’s Project 1 MFA10702
From registration and supervisor selection to presentation, endorsement and release of results.
Flow and key milestones
Week 1
Register for MFA10702 and select one supervisor through SMAP Online / eProject Online. Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Week 2
Meet the confirmed supervisor, discuss the project and submit the project synopsis through SMAP Online.
Week 4
Appoint a co-supervisor if necessary and submit the required appointment form.
Week 9
The Master Project Committee selects the assessment panels.
Week 12
Students are notified of the presentation schedule.
Week 13
Submit three supervisor-certified copies of the project report.
Week 15
Present the project; panels evaluate the presentation and report and submit their marks.
Week 16
The supervisor submits marks; the Steering Committee records the marks in SAS or TCIS.
Week 17
The Postgraduate Studies Committee endorses the marks.
Week 20
Results are released through SMAP Online and the OBE achievement report is prepared.
12 credit hours
Master’s Project 2 MFA20812
Completion, final assessment, correction, hardbound submission and exit requirements.
Flow and key milestones
Week 1
Register for MFA20812. Where applicable, submit the application to write the report in English to the Centre for Graduate Studies.
Week 2
Appoint a co-supervisor and submit the relevant appointment form if required.
Week 9
The Steering Committee selects the assessment panels.
Week 12
Students are notified of the presentation schedule.
Week 13
Submit three supervisor-certified copies of the project report using the prescribed front page.
Week 15
Present the completed project; panels assess the presentation and report and submit their marks.
Week 16
The supervisor submits the performance and report marks; the Steering Committee records the results in SAS or TCIS.
Week 17
The Postgraduate Studies Committee endorses the marks.
Week 20
Results are released through SMAP Online and the OBE achievement report is prepared.
Week 21
Submit the corrected hardbound report and complete the Exit Survey.
Important requirements
Master’s Project guidelines
Students should verify current deadlines and prescribed forms before every submission.
Registration
Register in the first week. Master’s Project 1 must be passed before registering for Master’s Project 2.
Supervision
Select one supervisor through SMAP. A co-supervisor may be appointed where necessary.
Report quality
Follow the UTHM thesis-writing format, meet the assessment rubric and keep the Turnitin similarity index below 30%.
Final submission
Complete all corrections, submit the required hardbound and soft copies, and complete the Exit Survey.