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The Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural) focuses on essential core competencies and foundational knowledge for structural engineers. This qualification can be pursued independently or as an exit pathway after completing the first year of the two-year master's program.
Acquire expertise in cutting-edge and emerging civil structural engineering technologies
Receive practical insights from international civil and structural engineering specialists
Build global professional connections across academic and industrial sectors
Enhance your career prospects
Master advanced structural analysis and design methodologies
Expand your understanding to evaluate and select optimal engineering materials
Explore sophisticated concepts in reinforced concrete and steel design, employing a comprehensive approach to standard structural system design.
The curriculum comprises 8 core units addressing varied subjects to develop versatile graduates with industry-relevant expertise. Professionals with backgrounds in civil, construction, transport, and infrastructure engineering will find particular value in this program as it advances their career progression in structural engineering.
To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:
A recognized 3-year bachelor degree in an engineering qualification in a congruent field of practice; OR
An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree in a congruent field of practice; OR
A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR
A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent field of practice to this program; AND
An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy; AND
Evidence of mathematical competence by means of completion of courses/units which include:
Complex Numbers,
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) and Series,
Multivariable Calculus, and
Linear Algebra
With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.
Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Civil Engineering content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Transport Engineering
Urban Engineering
Material Systems
Project Engineering
Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT.