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Swinburne University of Technology

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Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil Structures)

  • Graduate Certificate

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
GC-ECS, 085746K
Study Mode
In person
International Fees
$17,005 per year

About this course

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil Structures) is for students who wish to become competent professional structural engineers equipped with specialised knowledge and skills for the design and analysis of building and civil structures, as well as the uses of both ordinary and new construction materials. The course will have an applied industry focus and present units relevant to professional practice in the field. The skills involved are common to all sizes of organisations, including public sector, private sector and non-profit.

Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Certificate of Engineering (GC-ENG).

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The program will provide the following generic attributes:

  • Providing career orientated education
  • Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer
  • Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry
  • Developing lifelong learning skills
  • Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne's other campuses

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil Structures) consists of four units of study (50 credit points). All units carry 12.5 credit points. Two units (25 credit points) per semester would normally constitute a part-time load* and all four units (50 credit points) in one semester constitute a full-time load. The average weekly workload of a typical part-time student is expected to be 25 hours of personal study and class attendance time combined. For full-time students this would equate to 50 hours per week. To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil Structures), students are required to complete four units (50 credit points) comprising:

  • 3 discipline-specific units (37.5 credit points)
  • 1 further discipline-specific unit or elective unit (12.5 credit points)

* Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.