Why Study/Key Benefits

The Master of Engineering Science specialising in Structural Engineering is a postgraduate engineering degree with a strong focus on independent research and advanced technical knowledge. It builds on an existing undergraduate engineering qualification and allows students to develop specialised knowledge related to structural engineering.

Key benefits include:

• Advanced knowledge and skills for the design, analysis and construction of structures.
• Study of advanced concrete design, bridge design and strengthening, geotechnical design, finite element methods, infrastructure deterioration and structural dynamics.
• Exposure to building information modelling (BIM), construction technologies, project costing and sustainability.
• Industry-engaged projects and practical application of engineering knowledge.
• Development of information analysis, problem-solving, communication, research planning and research execution skills.
• A substantial Engineering Master Major Thesis component, supporting independent research capability.
• Opportunity to develop additional leadership and management skills relevant to engineering practice.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The degree consists of 200 credit points.

Core units account for 75 credit points:

• Engineering Project Management — CSM80006 — 12.5 credit points
• Professional Practice in Engineering — EAT80003
• Engineering Master Major Thesis — ENG80002 — 50.0 credit points
• Research Methods — ICT80011 — 12.5 credit points

The Structural Engineering specialisation requires:

• 3 core specialisation units
• 5 specialisation units
• 1 option/elective unit

Structural Engineering core specialisation units:

• Advanced Concrete Design — CVE80004 — 12.5 credit points
• Bridge Design and Strengthening — CVE80005 — 12.5 credit points
• Building Design Project — CVE80021 — 25.0 credit points

Structural Engineering specialisation units include:

• Research Paper — CVE80001 — 12.5 credit points
• Systems, Processes and Technologies for Construction — CSM80011 — 12.5 credit points
• Documentation and Information Management with BIM — CSM80012 — 12.5 credit points
• Estimating and Project Costing — CSM80016 — 12.5 credit points
• Bridge Design and Strengthening — CVE80005 — 12.5 credit points
• Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling — CVE80006 — 12.5 credit points
• Geotechnical Design — CVE80007 — 12.5 credit points
• Finite Element Methods and Applications — CVE80018 — 12.5 credit points
• Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering — CVE80019 — 12.5 credit points

Published option/elective units include:

• Construction Law and Contract Management — CSM80003 — 12.5 credit points
• Managing Quality and Safety in Construction Site Operations — CSM80017 — 12.5 credit points
• Sustainable Transport — CVE80003 — 12.5 credit points
• Integrated Water Design — CVE80009 — 12.5 credit points
• Principles of Sustainability — CVE80010 — 12.5 credit points
• Engineering Postgraduate Internship — ENG80003 — 12.5 credit points
• Risk Management in Projects and Engineering Industries — RSK80006 — 12.5 credit points

Disciplines/Specialisations

The selected specialisation is Structural Engineering.

The specialisation focuses on:

• Structural design and analysis
• Concrete structures
• Bridge design and strengthening
• Building design
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural dynamics
• Earthquake engineering
• Finite element analysis
• Infrastructure deterioration
• Construction systems and technologies
• BIM and information management
• Project estimation and costing
• Sustainability
• Construction quality and safety.

Programme Highlights

• 2-year full-time master's degree.
• 200 credit points.
• Hawthorn campus, Melbourne.
• CRICOS code 097335G.
• Structural Engineering specialisation.
• Strong independent research component.
• 50-credit-point Engineering Master Major Thesis.
• Industry-engaged structural engineering projects.
• Advanced concrete and bridge engineering.
• Building design and structural analysis.
• BIM and construction technology.
• Geotechnical design and infrastructure deterioration modelling.
• Structural dynamics and earthquake engineering.
• Swinburne states that completion may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership at various levels of Engineers Australia. This is not stated as automatic professional accreditation or membership.

Career Outcomes

The programme is designed to develop advanced engineering knowledge relevant to professional engineering practice.

Potential career areas associated with the Structural Engineering specialisation include:

• Structural engineering
• Civil and structural design
• Building design
• Bridge engineering
• Infrastructure engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Construction engineering
• Structural analysis
• Earthquake engineering
• BIM and digital construction
• Engineering project management
• Infrastructure asset and deterioration management.

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant Australian visa for an international student undertaking this course in Australia is generally the Student visa (subclass 500).

The course's CRICOS code is 097335G.

Key requirements include:

• Enrolment in a full-time CRICOS-registered course.
• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable English-language requirements or qualifying for an exemption.
• Meeting health and character requirements.
• Providing other supporting evidence requested by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Complying with Student visa conditions.