Engineering Science (Structural Engineering)

If you want to become a Professional Structural Engineer, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Engineering Science (Structural Engineering) will get you there.

Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is permanent affordable housing for developing countries or performance testing of concrete, your project will provide insight to the profession of a Structural Engineer.

The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

7 x Core courses8

plus Major courses6

plus 2 x Elective2

plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

ENG8208Advanced Engineering Project Management

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering

ENG8001Masters Dissertation A

ENG8411Masters Dissertation B

ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1

Major courses:

CIV3403Geotechnical Engineering

CIV3505Structural Analysis

CIV3506Concrete Structures

CIV4508Structural Design II

ENG8802Advanced Prestressed Concrete

ENG8803Mechanics and Technology of Fibre Composites

Elective courses:Select two units from the following: 

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

ENG8205Technology Management Practice

ENG8801Code-Based Structural Design

ENG8804Advanced Design Practice using Finite Element Analysis

Practice Courses:

CIV3907Civil Systems Practice

CIV4908Civil Design Practice

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

Entry requirements

•  3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

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.

•  3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

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