Engineering Science (Civil Structures)
Swinburne University of TechnologyProgram Overview
The Engineering Science (Civil Structures) at Swinburne University of Technology is a MEng programme in Engineering over 24 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 Engineering Science (Civil 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 29,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,917 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Engineering Science (Civil 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
- Complete six units (75 credit points):
- CVE80005 Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures*
- CVE80004 Advanced Concrete Design*
- CVE80006 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling*
- CVE80008 Building Design*
- CVE80018 Finite Element Methods and Applications*
- CVE80019 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering*
- Choose four units from the following list (50 credit points):
- CVE80003 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics
- CVE80007 Geotechnical Design
- CVE80009 Integrated Water Design
- CVE80010 Principles of Sustainability
- MRE80001 Coastal and Maritime Engineering
- MRE80004 Port and Harbour Engineering
- CSM80001 Project Costing
- CSM80002 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
- CSM80003 Construction Law
- CSM80004 International Construction
- CSM80005 Engineering Project Control
- CSM80006 Engineering Project Management
- CSM80007 Construction Site Operations
- CSM80009 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects
- MRE80005 Port Structural Design
- RSK80003 Risk Perception and Analysis
- RSK80004 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence
- Complete three units (75 credit points):
- CVE80001 Research Paper*
- ICT80011 Research Methods*
- CVE80016 Major Research Project*
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
The admission requirements for Master of Engineering Science (Civil Structures) consist of:
- recognised bachelor degree in civil engineering with an overall average of 60%:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) 7) degree, or
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) (AQF 8) degree, or
- Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (AQF 8) degree. or
- Qualification deemed to be equivalent (as assessed by the course coordinator) to any of the above
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 29,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,917 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 29,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,917 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
