Study in Australia
at University of the Sunshine Coast · Sunshine Coast, Queensland
CRICOS course code
115025B
CRICOS provider code
01595D
This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.
Duration
2 years
Tuition (whole course)
A$77,000 total
Per year
A$38,500/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Master of Civil Engineering at the University of the Sunshine Coast is a two-year postgraduate degree for people who want to design, build and maintain the infrastructure Australians rely on every day. You'll study structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, water and transport systems, and construction management. The degree builds on your undergraduate engineering background and takes you deeper into the technical and project-management side of civil work.
Australian master's degrees by coursework usually run over two years full time, split into semesters or trimesters. You enrol in units of study, each worth a set number of credit points, and you need to pass a required total to graduate. The Master of Civil Engineering typically includes core units in advanced structural and geotechnical engineering, plus electives and a research or design project in your final year. Some students complete a capstone project that tackles a real infrastructure problem, often with an industry partner. Work-integrated learning and professional placement are common in Australian engineering master's degrees, and this course may include a placement or industry-based project. Check the official course page for the exact unit list, credit points and any placement requirements.
You'll learn to analyse and design structures, assess soil and rock behaviour, plan water supply and drainage systems, and manage construction projects from start to finish. You'll use industry software for modelling and drafting, and you'll practise writing technical reports and presenting to clients. The degree also covers sustainability, risk management and the legal and ethical responsibilities of engineers. By the end, you should be able to take a project brief and turn it into a safe, buildable design.
This course suits graduates with a civil engineering degree who want to specialise, move into a more senior role, or meet the academic requirements for professional recognition. It also suits engineers from related fields who want to switch to civil work. If you're an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while you study, and after you finish you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. English requirements are set by the university and by the Department of Home Affairs for the visa. Confirm all details, including tuition and intake dates, on the official CRICOS and university pages.
Graduates work for engineering consultancies, construction companies, government agencies, water authorities and mining companies across Australia. The degree can also lead to further research, such as a PhD.
It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$77,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.
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