Program Overview
The Civil Engineering at University of South Australia is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 30,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering 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
- Advanced Concrete Structures
- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
- Civil Engineering Research Project
- Research Data Analysis
- Transport Policy
- Case Studies in Transport
- Road Safety Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
- Transport, Land Use and Environment
- Transport Modelling
- Water Quality Processes
- Design of Flood and Drainage Systems
- Water Quality Modelling
- Water Quality Management
- Sustainable Irrigation Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment N
- Advanced Steel Structures
- Structural Dynamics and Seismic Design
- Advanced Composite Structures
- Surface Water Hydrology
- Spatial Analysis and Modelling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have:
- A completed four-year Bachelors degree with Honours in civil engineering or a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR
- A completed Graduate Certificate in a Civil Engineering from UniSA, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution
English language entry requirements
- In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 30,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Australia 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 University of South Australia
University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1991, it was the successor of the former South Australian Institute of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months