Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

at University of New South Wales

Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.
 

In your first year you'll study :
 

• Disciplinary Knowledge courses, these are introductory courses where you’ll learn the fundamentals of your chosen specialisation 

• You may also start studying some of your Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses where you’ll be able to tailor your degree to your interest by selecting courses which align with your career goals. 
   

In the second year, you’ll complete the remaining Disciplinary and Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses, and study: 
 

• Engineering and Technical Management courses which help you build skills in project and or staff management, leadership and strategy. 

• A design course which is specific to your chosen specialisation – in this course you will be assigned a design task relevant on an area of your studies. 
   

At the end of your degree you’ll bring together all the Engineering principles you’ve learnt to solve complex, open ended problems such as the development of a specific design, process and/or the investigation of a hypothesis. 
 

This degree requires you to complete 60 days of Industrial Training, which gives you some on the job experience before graduating, enabling you to develop the essential technical and professional skills, so you thrive in your future career. 

Admission to this program requires one of the following:
 

• 4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or

• 3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.
   

A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
 

• You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. 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
   

• UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level. 
  
  IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
  
  TOEFL 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$49,235*
 

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$99,430*

Civil Engineers support the development of almost all vital infrastructure that's required for modern society – from bridges, roads and tunnels to airports, buildings and water supplies. This formal qualification provides a broad range of opportunities and is internationally recognised for careers in:
 

• Construction

• Geotechnical engineering

• Structural engineering

• Transport

• Water infrastructure and supply

• Civil engineering for architecture
   

Our previous postgraduate students have gone on to work with a wide range of industry sectors and companies, including:
 

• AECOM

• Transport for NSW

• John Holland

• Lendlease

• Arcadis

• WSP
   

There is increasing demand for civil engineering professionals across all regions of Australia, with the number of people employed expected to grow from 56,000 in 2019 to 68,400 in 2024.