About the Master of Construction and Engineering Management

Due to multimillion growth in the construction industry, employers are looking for professionals with civil engineering experience who can also meet the demands of multidisciplinary construction environments.

La Trobe's Master of Construction and Engineering Management gives you the blend of knowledge and skills to meet this challenge.You'll learn how to manage complex building, civil or infrastructure projects while implementing sustainable industry practices.

Build skills in project financing and cost control, project negotiation and consultative engagement. You'll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build industry contracts with a six-month (800-hour) industry-based learning placement, provided you meet the required academic and work-ready criteria.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

240 credit point pathway (2 years):
Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction.

180 credit point pathway (18 months):
Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.

120 credit point pathway (12 months):
Successful completion of a 4 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) with honours in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or international equivalent.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.

A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or an international equivalent.

Selection criteria

• The University will access your official transcript upon application.

• Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$38 600 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.