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The Master of Engineering in Civil Structural program provides essential skills to meet the challenges of the structural engineering field. Particularly valuable for students with backgrounds in civil, construction, transport, or systems engineering, this program fosters career advancement in structural engineering. Graduates will acquire expertise in cutting-edge and emerging civil and structural engineering technologies. Unsure if this program suits you? Explore alternative Postgraduate Engineering Study Options at EIT. Modern society relies heavily on the infrastructure created by structural engineers, making this Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural) program crucial for developing core competencies in the field. The curriculum encompasses varied subjects designed to produce versatile graduates with industry-relevant knowledge. This master's degree equips students with comprehensive problem-solving tools and structural design methodologies. The Project Thesis serves as the program's culminating experience, building upon concepts from earlier coursework. This substantial research component promotes investigative skills, critical analysis, and practical application of knowledge, encouraging students to evaluate and potentially improve current civil engineering practices. The Project Thesis demands considerable independent work and professional responsibility.
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
Please note: meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry to our programs. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.