Advanced Engineering (Structural Engineering Design)

A Master of Advanced Engineering (Structural Engineering Design) is ideal for experienced practicing engineers who want to specialise in the evolving field of structural engineering.

This major is unique to USQ and will give you the opportunity to develop your computer modelling skills in structural engineering further, as well as explore the technology of fibre composites. Key engineering management skills in the management of technological risk and asset management will also be developed.

You will study with leading Australian researchers from USQ’s Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites (CEEFC). The CEEFC is a leading Australian research centre which provides engineering solutions for industry and the Queensland Government ranging from fibre composite bridges and railway sleepers to synthetic race track material.

Available to study through distance education, the Master of Advanced Engineering is only available part-time (1.5 - 2 year duration) enabling you to travel or work while studying, and allowing you to adapt your study to your life. You may also be able to graduate sooner with a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering.

Graduates of the Master of Advanced Engineering (Structural Engineering Design) have the skills and knowledge to become specialist structural design engineers with the management skills to lead.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses2

Major courses4

Project course2

Total8

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses: 

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

Major courses:

CIV8801Code-Based Structural Design

CIV8802Advanced Prestressed Concrete1

CIV8803Mechanics and Technology of Fibre Composites

CIV8804Advanced Design Practice using Finite Element Analysis

Capstone project:

ENG8308Industry Project2

 Footnotes

1 Offered odd years only . 

2 Will be offered for the first time in 2015.

Entry requirements

• 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree or equivalent with a relevant major

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

• 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent with a relevant major

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.