Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

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Build on your knowledge of civil engineering as you develop your technical skills in engineering management, analysis and design. A Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) gives you a depth of knowledge in a broad range of Civil Engineering areas including project management, transport engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources and wastewater treatment.

Commencing Terms: Term 1, 2 & 3
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (includes blended)
Campus: Kensington
Codes: Program code 8621; CRICOS code 067604G

2025 Indicative first year full fee: $44,000*
2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree: $90,000*
2025 Indicative first year full fee: $58,000*
2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree: $121,000*

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Overview

��¼� Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree that’s professionally accredited by Engineers Australia. This degree includes an integrated industrial training component and courses to develop your technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis and design to ensure you graduate career-ready and accredited

You’ll undertake an extensive research project in a specific area of interest to you. Through this project you’ll learn valuable skills in project planning and management and the critical analysis, interpretation and communication of results. The structure of this degree also provides the opportunity for students to specialise 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

The Master of Engineering includes an integrated��60 days industrial training��component and courses to develop your technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis and design to ensure you graduate career-ready and accredited.

Why study at ��¼�?

This degree is taught at ��¼� Engineering through the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.��We're ranked #1 in Australia and #25 globally for Engineering and Technology. As well as this, all of ��¼�'s Engineering schools are ranked in the global top 50 with two schools ranked in the global top 10 for Engineering subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

On top of this, we're known as the leading Civil and Environmental Engineering school ranked #1 in Australia for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

��¼� is known for its graduate employability, with ��¼� awarded the Most Employable students for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025).

You’ll study at Australia’s leading faculty for engineering and learn from the best minds in the field of civil engineering. With such a formidable reputation it’s no wonder our graduates are so sought after when they enter the field.

Benefits of studying with us include:

More postgraduate engineering specialisations and opportunities than any other Australian university. Allowing you to develop career paths in multiple industries
Courses and teaching informed by internationally leading research centres in Infrastructure Engineering and Safety, Integrated Transport Innovation and��Surveying and Geospatial Engineering
Close links to industry with the school engaged with over 100 industry and government organisations every year
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Program Code

8621

CRICOS Code

067604G

Campus

Kensington

Total Units of Credit (UOC)

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Entry requirements

Admission to this program requires one of the following:

4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline that is not completed in Australia with a minimum credit average (equivalent to a ��¼� WAM of 65).

3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (equivalent to a ��¼� WAM of 65).

Cognate disciplines

Cognate areas include:

Building Environment and Energy Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil with Architecture
Geotechnical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Mining Engineering
Naval Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Structural Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Water Conservance
Hydropower Engineering

Admission pathways

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to ��¼� Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. .

English language requirements

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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ��¼� depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why ��¼� requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove 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, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.��

Admission to this program requires one of the following:

4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline that is not completed in Australia with a minimum credit average (equivalent to a ��¼� WAM of 65).

3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (equivalent to a ��¼� WAM of 65).

Cognate disciplines

Cognate areas include:

Building Environment and Energy Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil with Architecture
Geotechnical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Mining Engineering
Naval Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Structural Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Water Conservance
Hydropower Engineering

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ��¼� 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 ��¼� 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 ��¼�. 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

For more details, visit the��English Language Requirements��page.��

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Program structure

The Master of Engineering is a��two-year��degree, which can be studied part time or full time. In this��degree you’ll gain a solid��background in an area of your choice.��

The structure of this degree provides the opportunity for students to��specialise��in an area of interest while gaining a depth of knowledge across a broad range of topics.��This degree��serves as an entry point to move into��the��Engineering Profession.

With a strong component of industrial, on-the-job training, our program structure includes:

60 days of industrial training��
Six disciplinary knowledge courses��
Five advanced disciplinary knowledge courses
Two engineering and technical knowledge courses
One design course
A research project

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