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Master of Civil Engineering
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Get the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of disruptive technologies that are reshaping industries and the engineering profession globally with La Trobe's accredited Master of Civil Engineering. Designed and delivered in consultation with industry leaders, our Master's builds the capabilities and specialist expertise to meet society and industry demands to develop infrastructure faster, better and more sustainably. You'll learn to analyse real-world problems and design modern infrastructure, developing valuable skills transferable across industries. You'll also have the opportunity to experience engineering practice first hand and build valuable industry connections with the option of an 800-hour work-integrated learning (WIL) program. By completing La Trobe's Master of Civil Engineering, you will: gain an understanding of Australian engineering industry sustainability practices learn to analyse real-world problems and design modern infrastructure, developing valuable skills transferable across industries. master the mechanics of the quality and nature of materials to guide appropriate selection discover how to use soil improvement techniques to make infrastructure stronger and more reliable develop capabilities in structural dynamics to ensure structures are safe and long-lasting discover how water and waste technology can be used as sustainable engineering solutions graduate ready to apply for membership of Engineers Australia. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Year 1: Advanced Engineering Innovation
- Advanced Water Technology And Management
- Australian Engineering Environment Sustainability And Practice
- Building Information Modelling
- Engineering Research Methodology And Application
- Ground Improvement & Geosynthetics Engineering
- Infrastructure Design
- Risk And Cost Engineering Year 2: Applied Management For Engineers
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Design For Structural Dynamics
- Mechanics Of Composite Materials
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
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On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
240 credit point pathway Successful completion of a non-accredited 4-year bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline. OR Successful completion of a Sydney Accord-accredited 3-year Bachelor of Technology in civil engineering or related discipline. OR Applicants with non-cognate engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. AND Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. 120 credit point pathway Successful completion of an Australian or a Washington Accord-accredited 4-year Bachelor or Bachelor (Honours) degree in civil engineering. OR Applicants with non-cognate Washington accord engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related fields will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. AND Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering Applicants may be required to attend an interview. The University will access your official transcript upon application.
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