Master of Engineering Structures

This program is for civil engineering and architecture professionals working in disciplines associated with the advanced design of engineering structures.

It focuses on the study of ecologically sustainable building and the design of structures for extreme loading, such as earthquake, wind, blast and fire. The course provides students with a thorough understanding of structural systems, conceptual design and advanced analysis techniques. The Melbourne School of Engineering has many top-quality researchers in the field of structural engineering, who are nationally and internationally recognised, teaching both within the University, as well as in industry around Australia. Research within the area is strong and students have access to a dynamic mix of guest and local seminar presentations on leading research topics.

Career Outcomes

Students graduate with a good command of the theory and practice of structural engineering. This knowledge enhances the technical, management and leadership skills of graduates, who work in many different areas including: the design of major structures; the vulnerability assessment of existing structures for projected extreme scenarios of strong wind, waves, earthquakes and impact loading; and the risk assessment of infrastructure. Structural engineers can find employment with national and global companies such as Arup, Bonacci Group and AECOM.

Mode

Coursework

Duration

1 year full-time
Available part-time.

Entry

Semester 1, Semester 2

Fees

Local: $26,976 per annum
International: $33,184 per annum

Futher Fee Information

Detailed information about fees and funding support including local and international fee brochures, scholarships, loans and grants, youth allowance, austudy and abstudy, currency converters, the cost of living in Melbourne and financial aid, is available at:

Domestic Students

International Students

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Entry Requirements

A four-year undergraduate degree in Structural Engineering with an average of 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent).

or

A three-year undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering with an average of 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent) and at least three years of full-time relevant and documented work experience.

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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Course Structure

Students will complete a one year (100 point) full-time (or part-time equivalent) program, consisting of eight subjects of 12.5 points each. Students take a minimum of five subjects (62.5 points) selected from the list of structural engineering electives and up to three subjects (37.5 points) from the list of civil and environmental engineering electives.

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For further information on course structures and subjects:

University Handbook listing

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Further Information

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