Program Overview

Master of Engineering Structures

The Master of Engineering Structures is a specialised masters course, designed to help qualified engineers advance their career. This qualification prepares graduates for senior roles in structural engineering and related industries.

Overview

Deepen your engineering expertise with the Master of Engineering Structures at Australia's leading university. You'll explore key themes such as structural systems, conceptual design, sustainable design, extreme loading and advanced analysis techniques.

Course Details

• Course code: 746ST
• Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years part time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: AUD $42,976 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Entry schemes: Access Melbourne is available

Learn from World Leading Experts

Be guided by specialists in infrastructure design, including earthquake and blast-resistant technologies. You'll also learn from a dynamic mix of in-house and guest seminar experts on leading structural research topics including:

• Sustainable construction
• Harnessing geothermal energy for greener and cheaper heating

Connect with Industry

Receive practical insight into what working in a firm as an advanced structural engineer is really like in the subject Structural Theory and Design 3. You'll build further connections with industry as you undertake simulated structural design exercises with senior practicing engineers. Explore issues such as:

• Compliance and safety
• Functionality and sustainability
• Learn to produce economical design solutions

Careers

When you graduate, you'll be prepared for senior structural engineering roles in fields such as:

• Sustainable urban development
• Construction
• Mining
• More

Transferable Skillset

You'll further your transferable skillset with expertise that will be highly valued in:

• Management consulting
• Finance
• Business analysis
• Project management
• Many other areas

Related Study Areas

• Architecture, building, planning and design
• Civil, structural and architectural engineering
• Construction
• Engineering
• Physics
• Science