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Master of Civil Engineering

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Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$34,010 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Gold Coast
The Master of Civil Engineering/Master of Engineering Project Management provides students with advanced study across the breadth of specialisations in Civil Engineering and Project Management.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to Master of Civil Engineering/Master of Engineering Project Management, a student must hold:

  • a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent three-year or four-year Civil Engineering undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing);
  • OR a Bachelor Honours degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent four-year Civil Engineering undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing).

Notwithstanding the amount of credit which may be given towards a Masters degree, a student will be required to complete 60 credit points of courses from each of the degree programs in order to be awarded the double degree.

Note: Only graduates of civil engineering will be admitted to this program due to its focus on technical design. The program is, therefore, not suitable to other engineering graduates.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$25,000 per year / $50,000 total
International Tuition Fees
$39,000 per year / $78,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
87.60%
Study Mode
In person

Masters (Coursework)

Malaysia, Perth
The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
80.40%

Masters (Coursework)

Hawthorn
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$34,010 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Gold Coast
This program provides students with advanced study across the breadth of specialisations in Civil Engineering. It is designed to extend and deepen the knowledge and skills gained from an undergraduate degree in civil engineering.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to Master of Civil Engineering Advanced, a student must hold:

  • a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent three year or four year Civil Engineering undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
  • OR a Bachelor Honours degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent four year Civil Engineering undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
  • OR a Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering.

Students admitted to the program with a Bachelor Honours degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent four year Engineering undergraduate degree or a Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing towards the program. The following degrees are considered to be equivalent to a Bachelor honours degree in Engineering:

  • four year Engineering undergraduate degree that includes a significant final year research project component (i.e. one semester thesis) from an Australian university
  • four year Engineering undergraduate degree that includes a significant final year research project component (i.e. one semester thesis) from a NOOSR Section 1 University.

Students currently enrolled in the Master of Civil Engineering (5642) will be eligible to transfer to the Master of Civil Engineering Advanced prior to graduation. Graduates of the Master of Civil Engineering (5642) are not eligible for admission to this program.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$25,000 per year / $50,000 total
International Tuition Fees
$39,000 per year / $78,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
76.80%

Masters (Coursework)

Hawthorn
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$34,010 per year / $51,015 total

Masters (Coursework)

Hawthorn
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$34,010 per year / $51,015 total

Masters (Coursework)

Gold Coast
This degree will give you advanced study across the breadth of specialisations in civil engineering. It is designed to extend and deepen your knowledge and skills gained from an undergraduate degree in civil engineering.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to Master of Civil Engineering, a student must hold:

  • a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent three year or four year Civil Engineering undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
  • OR a Bachelor Honours degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent four year Civil Engineering undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
  • OR a Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering.

Students admitted to the program with a Bachelor Honours degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent four year Civil Engineering undergraduate degree or a Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing towards the program. Trimester 2 entry is only available to students admitted with advanced standing.

Note: Only graduates of civil engineering will be admitted to this program due to its focus on technical design. The program is, therefore, not suitable to other engineering graduates.

Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$25,000 per year / $37,500 total
International Tuition Fees
$39,000 per year / $58,500 total
Graduate Satisfaction
76.80%
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$34,010 per year

Master of Civil Engineering overview

A masters of civil engineering develops the skills that you learn in a graduate certificate or diploma of civil engineering degree even further. With more scope for electives and selecting the subjects that interest you most, this postgrad engineering course could be the start of an even more illustrious career in civil engineering. Most civil engineering masters degrees take around two years of studying full-time to complete.

Coursework masters

A coursework-based masters of civil engineering requires students to complete set units based on the theoretical pillars of civil engineering. In broad civil engineering master degrees, there are compulsory general subjects which underpin the concepts behind civil engineering, with the opportunity to explore electives and more specialist subject such as water planning, infrastructure engineering, management, or construction practice. Alternatively, your course could focus solely on these specialised areas, giving you the chance to explore them in greater depth.

Choose a coursework masters if you want to expand your knowledge in a specialised field, or get a general up-level of your civil engineering understanding.

Research masters

Research masters in civil engineering will assess your learning based on a project basis. As well as deepening your understanding of the concepts of civil engineering, you will develop your skills as a researcher and contribute to the academia of your field. It is worth seeing what research projects your chosen tertiary institution undertakes.

Employment options

Engineering degrees are becoming increasingly common, so advancing your studies and becoming knowledgeable in specific fields can improve employment outcomes.

Scholarships and funding

Master of Civil Engineering courses are not usually supported by Austudy since they are deemed to be beyond the minimum requirements for entry in the profession. Melbourne University’s Master of Engineering (Civil) course is one of the few that are eligible. You can read more about Austudy and Youth Allowance requirements here.

You can also use our scholarship tool to see which institutions offer bursaries and scholarships in civil engineering.

Prerequisites and selection process

You will need to have an undergraduate degree in civil engineering if you wish to pursue a master’s degree. You may also need to prove that you understand the core concepts of specialised master courses. Check with your learning institution to confirm.