Master of Civil Engineering 24 months Postgraduate Program By La Trobe University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

43,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Engineering - Civil and StructuralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Get the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of disruptive technologies that are reshaping industries and the engineering profession globally with La Trobe's accredited Master of Civil Engineering.

Designed and delivered in consultation with industry leaders, our Master's builds the capabilities and specialist expertise to meet society and industry demands to develop infrastructure faster, better and more sustainably. You'll learn to analyse real-world problems and design modern infrastructure, developing valuable skills transferable across industries. You'll also have the opportunity to experience engineering practice first hand and build valuable industry connections with the option of an 800-hour work-integrated learning (WIL) program.

By completing La Trobe's Master of Civil Engineering, you will:
  • gain an understanding of Australian engineering industry sustainability practices
  • learn to analyse real-world problems and design modern infrastructure, developing valuable skills transferable across industries.
  • master the mechanics of the quality and nature of materials to guide appropriate selection
  • discover how to use soil improvement techniques to make infrastructure stronger and more reliable
  • develop capabilities in structural dynamics to ensure structures are safe and long-lasting
  • discover how water and waste technology can be used as sustainable engineering solutions
  • graduate ready to apply for membership of Engineers Australia.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Get the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of disruptive technologies that are reshaping industries and the engineering profession globally with La Trobe's accredited Master of Civil Engineering.

Designed and delivered in consultation with industry leaders, our Master's builds the capabilities and specialist expertise to meet society and industry demands to develop infrastructure faster, better and more sustainably. You'll learn to analyse real-world problems and design modern infrastructure, developing valuable skills transferable across industries. You'll also have the opportunity to experience engineering practice first hand and build valuable industry connections with the option of an 800-hour work-integrated learning (WIL) program.

By completing La Trobe's Master of Civil Engineering, you will:
  • gain an understanding of Australian engineering industry sustainability practices
  • learn to analyse real-world problems and design modern infrastructure, developing valuable skills transferable across industries.
  • master the mechanics of the quality and nature of materials to guide appropriate selection
  • discover how to use soil improvement techniques to make infrastructure stronger and more reliable
  • develop capabilities in structural dynamics to ensure structures are safe and long-lasting
  • discover how water and waste technology can be used as sustainable engineering solutions
  • graduate ready to apply for membership of Engineers Australia.

Admission requirements

6.5+
58+
79+
176+
240 credit point pathway
Successful completion of a non-accredited 4-year bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
OR
Successful completion of a Sydney Accord-accredited 3-year Bachelor of Technology in civil engineering or related discipline.
OR
Applicants with non-cognate engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.
AND
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.

120 credit point pathway
Successful completion of an Australian or a Washington Accord-accredited 4-year Bachelor or Bachelor (Honours) degree in civil engineering.
OR
Applicants with non-cognate Washington accord engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related fields will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.
AND
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering
2 Years
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Mar

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

36,000 AUD
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International Students

43,000 AUD
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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