Master of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering)
Program Overview
The Master of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering) at UNSW is a two-year postgraduate degree designed for students with a four-year accredited engineering degree. It expands career opportunities through cross-training, re-training, or specialization in civil engineering. Students can tailor their degree to their interests and explore specializations such as project management, transport engineering, and environmental engineering. Graduates are in high demand due to their specialized skills and can work in diverse roles and projects across various organizations and regions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview
The Master of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering) at UNSW is a two-year postgraduate degree designed for students who hold a four-year accredited engineering degree. This program expands career opportunities through cross-training, re-training, or specialization in civil engineering.
Objectives
- Expand knowledge in areas of expertise or explore new areas in engineering for career growth.
Program Description
Civil engineering is one of the largest fields in engineering. Studying this broad discipline at UNSW allows students to tailor their degree to their interests and explore an extensive range of specializations, including:
- Project management
- Transport engineering
- Water and wastewater
- Surveying and construction
- Structural engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Water engineering Students deepen their knowledge and broaden their experience as part of a faculty committed to hands-on solutions and entrepreneurship. Graduates can work on projects and roles that drive solutions for a better world.
Careers:
Civil engineers are in high demand due to their highly specialized skills. Their broad expertise enables them to work in diverse roles and projects, across various organizations and regions, both in Australia and globally.
- Job opportunities are projected to continue growing rapidly in the sector.
- Career opportunities include:
- Civil engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Structural engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Construction
- Project management
- Transport engineering
- Electricity, gas, water, and waste services
- Professional, scientific, and technical services.
- Civil engineers earn high base salaries, with 91% entering full-time work, exceeding the national average of 66%
Entry requirements
Entry into the Master’s program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
- Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average Cognate disciplines Civil Engineering Civil Civil with Architecture Geotechnical Building Environment and Energy Engineering Industrial Manufacturing Materials Mechanical Mechatronic Mining Water Conservance and Hydropower Engineering Building Environmental & Energy Eng Industrial Eng Petroleum Materials Eng Structural Traffic Naval Structure Engineering Traffic Engineering Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer) UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience. 1 year program A 4 year Bachelor Degree with Honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in a cognate 1 discipline. Cognate 1 disciplines Civil Engineering Civil Civil with Architecture Geotechnical Cognate 1 disciplines Civil Engineering Civil Civil with Architecture Geotechnical 1.7 year program A 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) from any institution in a Cognate 1 discipline. A 4 year Bachelor Degree with Honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in a Cognate 2 discipline. Cognate 1 Disciplines Cognate 2 Disciplines Civil Engineering Civil Civil with Architecture Geotechnical Building Environment and Energy Engineering Industrial Manufacturing Materials Mechanical Mechatronic Mining Naval Structure Engineering Traffic Engineering Water Conservance and Hydropower Engineering Building Environmental & Energy Engineering Industrial Engineering Petroleum Materials Engineering Structural Traffic Cognate 1 Disciplines Civil Engineering Civil Civil with Architecture Geotechnical Cognate 1 Disciplines Civil Engineering Civil Civil with Architecture Geotechnical Cognate 2 Disciplines Building Environment and Energy Engineering Industrial Manufacturing Materials Mechanical Mechatronic Mining Naval Structure Engineering Traffic Engineering Water Conservance and Hydropower Engineering Building Environmental & Energy Engineering Industrial Engineering Petroleum Materials Engineering Structural Traffic Admission pathways If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence. English language requirements You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment. If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria: English language tests and university English courses Prior study in the medium of English Other qualifications If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia. Check the specific English language requirements for this program Select from the options below Please selectEnglish TestUNSW Global's University English Entry CoursePrior Study Results Which applies to you?
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