Program Overview
The Civil Engineering Structures at Swinburne University of Technology is a MEng programme in Engineering over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil Engineering Structures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 31,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,050 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering Structures programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures
- Advanced Concrete Design
- Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
- Building Design
- Finite Element Methods and Applications
- Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
- Bridge Design
- Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
- Geotechnical Design
- Integrated Water Design
- Principles of Sustainability
- Project Costing
- Environmental Sustainability in Construction
- Construction Law
- International Construction
- Engineering Project Control
- Engineering Project Management
- Construction Site Operations
- Procurement and Risk Management in Projects
- Risk Perception and Analysi
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Make sure you have the following documents for your application:
- certified copies of previous academic results
- certified English language proficiency test results
- letters from schools or employers
- portfolio for design courses, excluding Swinburne Foundation Year (Design).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 31,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,050 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 31,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,050 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swinburne University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Swinburne University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
