Overview

La Trobe’s specialisation in civil engineering is designed to unlock your curiosity, creativity and analytical thinking skills so you can design modern infrastructure like bridges, buildings, tunnels and highways with confidence. You’ll develop a diverse skillset meeting the key skillset requirements of today’s workforce with this Master of Engineering (Civil) from La Trobe University.

Career outcomes

Some career outcomes include:

construction engineer
civil engineer
structural engineer.

When you study civil engineering as your specialisation, your award will be Master of Engineering (Civil). This means potential employers will see the specialised skills you gained at La Trobe.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Ground Improvement and Geosynthetics Engineering

Design for Structural Dynamics

Advanced Water Technology and Management
Mechanics of Composite Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Bendigo, Australia

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction General Engineering & Technology View 137 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 113899A

Specialisation - compulsory: Engineering
Applicants who have completed an Honours degree in science in an appropriate field will also be considered.
240 credit point pathway (2 years): Successful completion of a 4 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent).
180 credit point pathway – COGNATE ENTRY(18 months):
Successful completion of a 4 year Australian
Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in an engineering related field.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.
120 credit point pathway – COGNATE ENTRY(12 months):
Successful completion of a 4-year Australian Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree (or equivalent Washington Accord-recognised degree)
Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.
Australian Bachelor's four year degree (or equivalent)
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46000 AUD / year

≈ 46000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

38400 AUD / year

≈ 38400 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Students:

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.

Indicative CSP price $9,314 per 120 credit points.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Engineering (Civil).

Available Scholarships

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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