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Civil Engineering

Swinburne University of Technology
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 31,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,050 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEng
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Hawthorn, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Civil Engineering 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 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

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: AUD 31,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,050 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Melbourne, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Project Costing
  2. Construction Law
  3. Engineering Project Management
  4. Location-based Management for Construction
  5. Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
  6. Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
  7. Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
  8. Advanced Concrete Design
  9. Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures
  10. Geotechnical Design
  11. Building Design
  12. Integrated Water Design
  13. Principles of Sustainability
  14. Finite Element Methods and Applications

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

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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