Master of Engineering (Structural)

Structural engineers apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing structures like roads, buildings, rail lines, dams and offshore platforms.

The Master of Engineering (Structural) is designed to provide students with a formal qualification in engineering at the masters level. Structural engineers apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing structures such as roads, buildings, rail lines, dams and offshore platforms. Students in this discipline learn from researchers, who are recognised internationally for their expertise in highrise structures, and earthquake and blastresistant technologies. In fact, the School’s expertise in structural engineering is such that we are able to include some highly specialised subjects, such as ‘Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings’, ‘Extreme Loading of Structures’ and ‘Structural Dynamics and Modelling’ that are rarely taught elsewhere. Design seminars, field work and workshops provide students with opportunities to work with industry professionals in their final year.

Career Outcomes

Career opportunities exist in a variety of roles related to the design of structures, their longevity, and their ability to withstand extremes, such as earthquake, high winds, blast or fire, and the risk assessment of infrastructure, for government, consultancies and industry. Structural engineers can find employment with national and global companies such as Arup, Bonacci Group and AECOM.

Dual accreditation with Engineers Australia (provisional) and EUR-ACE® allows graduates of the Master of Engineering, or the Master of Spatial Information Science, to practice as professional engineers virtually anywhere in the world. For more information see our accreditation page.

Mode

Coursework

Duration

2–3 years full-time
Available part-time.

Entry

Semester 1, Semester 2

Fees

Local CSP: $7756 per annum
International: $30,848 per annum

Further Fees Information

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Domestic Students

International Students

 

Entry Requirements

Prior Qualification	Entry Requirements
University of Melbourne Engineering Pathways	One of the following undergraduate degrees with a Civil Systems major or sequence: Commerce Environments Science An average of 65% in the final two years.
Undergraduate Engineering Degree	An undergraduate degree including: the equivalent of 25 points (2 subjects) of first year mathematics, specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra (or equivalent), and the equivalent of 25 points (2 subjects) of first year science (any). An average of 65% in the final two years. Note: Students with a Bachelor of Engineering who seek to specialise in the same field of engineering in which they majored, are likely to receive 100 points (one year) of credit, possibly more. Exact credit can only be determined on application.
Undergraduate Degree with Limited or No Engineering Study (Including University of Melbourne Non-pathway Degrees)	An undergraduate degree including: the equivalent of 25 points (2 subjects) of first year mathematics, specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra (or equivalent), and the equivalent of 25 points (2 subjects) of first year science (any). An average of 65% in the final two years.

English Language Requirements

All students studying at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University’s english language entry requirements. For graduate entry, Engineering offers an alternative.

Engineering English Language Entry Requirements

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Credit for Prior Studies

The Master of Engineering is a 300 point or 3 year program. The first 100 points (1 year) is made up of foundation study tailored to students from non-engineering backgrounds. Many students who enter the program will have some prior study in engineering, which will allow them to receive credit for up to the first year of the program, reducing the program to 2 years.

Students who have studied at an institution other than the University of Melbourne must supply engineering syllabus item details from their previous institution of study, along with an original or certified copy of their academic transcript, to enable credit to be assessed at the time of application.

Application for Advanced Standing Form [PDF 190KB]

Course Structure

These course plans are examples only and provided as an indicative guide. They will vary according to a student’s undergraduate degree and the time of commencement.

Master of Engineering (Structural) Sample Course Plan

Preliminary year: required only for students entering from non-Engineering backgrounds.
Graduates from corresponding University of Melbourne New Generation degree pathways enter at second year.

Year 1 (Prelim)	Sem 1	Engineering Communication	Engineering Mechanics	Risk Analysis	Engineering Mathematics
	Sem 2	Earth Processes for Engineering	Engineering Materials	Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics	Structural Theory and Design
Usual entry point for applicants with 100 points advanced standing.
Year 2	Sem 1	Structural Theory and Design 2	Engineering Site Characterisation	Sustainable Infrastructure Systems	Elective
	Sem 2	Systems Modelling and Design	Engineering Project Implementation	Structural Theory & Design 3	Elective
Year 3	Sem 1	Integrated Design	Research Project	Elective	Elective
	Sem 2			Elective	Elective

Structural Engineering electives are chosen from a prescribed list.

For further information on course structures, subjects and electives:

University Handbook listing

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Further Information

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