Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: March, July
International tuition: A$35,600
Domestic tuition: A$30,600
Program overview
You'll learn:
The mechanics of composite materials
Learn about the quality and nature of materials so you can choose the most appropriate ones for your project.
Computer aided engineering
Use computers and software to design and improve structures.
Structural dynamics
Understand how to integrate the design and physics of buildings and structures to make them safe and long-lasting.
Ground improvement
Gain knowledge of how to treat and improve the ground before foundations are laid.
Essential soft skills
Engineering requires well-rounded people able to work in complex, dynamic environments. Improve your understanding of negotiation, consultation, system design and risk analysis.
Engineering in a business context
Assess the merits and limits of a project to make sensible, commercial decisions.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
Academic entry requirement
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or an Honours degree in science in an appropriate field, or an international equivalent. NB: Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirement
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
Career opportunities
Civil engineers help build more liveable societies. Graduate ready for your career as a:
Construction engineer
Oversee diverse, large-scale construction projects that may include housing, roads, building sites and sewerage systems.
Liaise with management, lead teams and provide valuable knowledge to deliver best-practice construction outcomes.
Geotechnical engineer
Investigate, design and report on a variety of geotechnical projects.
Work in the field and in the office, liaise with stakeholders, explore opportunities and deliver projects in oil and gas, mining, transport, renewable energy and more.
Structural engineer
Scope, survey, design and develop residential, industrial, commercial and public projects in building and infrastructure.
Liaise with clients and stakeholders, manage or work in teams, write technical reports and follow projects through to completion.
Use your knowledge of physics, design and materials to deliver outstanding results.
Campus location
Melbourne
,
Australia