Program Overview
The Engineering Science (Civil) at Swinburne University of Technology is a Master 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) 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 8,768 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Engineering Science (Civil) 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 three units (37.5 credit points):
- CVE80006 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling
- CSM80006 Engineering Project Management
- CSM80008 Location-based Management for Construction
- MRE80002 Dredging Engineering
- MRE80004 Port and Harbour Engineering
- CVE80019 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
- Complete four to seven units (50-87.5 credit points)
- CVE80007 Geotechnical Design #
- CVE80008 Building Design #
- CVE80009 Integrated Water Design #
- CVE80003 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics #
- CVE80004 Advanced Concrete Design #
- CVE80010 Principles of Sustainability #
- CVE80005 Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures #
- CVE80018 Finite Element Methods and Applications #
- Complete 0-3 units (0-37.5 credit points):
- CSM80004 International Construction*
- CSM80006 Engineering Project Management
- MRE80004 Port and Harbour Engineering
- MRE80003 Port Access and Navigation
- ADM80019 Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering
- Complete two units (25 credit points)
- ICT80011 Research Methods #
- CVE80001 Research Paper #
- CVE80016 Major Research Project #
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
The admission requirements for Master of Engineering Science (Civil) consist of:- A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (AQF 7) degree, or
- A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) (AQF 8) degree, or
- A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (AQF 8) degree following on from a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (AQF 7 or 8) degree
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 29,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,768 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 29,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,768 (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- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
