Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) at UNSW is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree that combines technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis, and design with an integrated industrial training component. Students specialize in an area of interest while gaining a depth of knowledge across a broad range of topics, including project and construction management, transport engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and water resources and wastewater treatment. The degree is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and prepares graduates for careers in various sectors of the civil engineering industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) at UNSW is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree that is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia. The degree includes an integrated industrial training component and courses to develop technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis, and design, ensuring graduates are career-ready and accredited. Students undertake an extensive research project in a specific area of interest, developing valuable skills in project planning and management, critical analysis, interpretation, and communication of results. The degree structure allows students to specialize in an area of interest while gaining a depth of knowledge across a broad range of topics, including:

• Project and construction management
• Transport engineering
• Structural engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Water resources and wastewater treatment

Outline:

The Master of Engineering includes an integrated 60-day industrial training component and courses to develop technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis, and design, ensuring graduates are career-ready and accredited. The program structure provides the opportunity for students to specialize in an area of interest while gaining a depth of knowledge across a broad range of topics. Students must complete the following:

• Six disciplinary knowledge courses
• Five advanced disciplinary knowledge courses
• Two engineering and technical knowledge courses
• One design course

Careers:

Civil Engineers support the development of almost all vital infrastructure that's required for modern society – from bridges, roads, and tunnels to airports, buildings, and water supplies. This formal qualification provides a broad range of opportunities and is internationally recognized for careers in:

• Construction
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Transport
• Water infrastructure and supply
• Civil engineering for architecture
The demand for civil engineering professionals is increasing across all regions of Australia, with the number of people employed expected to grow from 56,000 in 2019 to 73,600 in 2026.