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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Coursework)

Course code: #MC257

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $44,160 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    087986M

Highlights
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 06-March-2024 2024-03-06
Winter-July 24-July-2024 2024-07-24
Fall-March 06-March-2025 2025-03-06
Winter-July 24-July-2025 2025-07-24

Overview

Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Are you looking to step up into the role of a project leader, designer, consultant or manager in the construction space?

The Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) at RMIT equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead construction projects and introduce new infrastructure and transport systems.

The curriculum, shaped by senior academics and industry professionals, provides you with advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering to enhance your career prospects in relevant industry sectors.

Gain knowledge in high-demand areas such as:

  • infrastructure planning and management
  • infrastructure asset management
  • railway infrastructure
  • engineering geology and advanced laboratory testing
  • stability of earth structures
  • advanced transport infrastructure.

With an emphasis on project-based and multidisciplinary learning, you will develop your professional engineering competencies in teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, communication and research.

The Research Project subject, undertaken in the second year, provides opportunities for work-integrated learning (WIL) through industry-based projects.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,160

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $44,160

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents (If Applicable)
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Graduation/completion certificates

Note: Documents must be certified.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you don't meet the English language test scores Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide as follows:

RMIT English Worldwide (REW):

REW courses are available in 6 levels with Entry requirements as follow:

REW levels of study  Elementary 
(10 weeks)  
Pre-Intermediate
(10 weeks)  
Intermediate 
(10 weeks)  
Upper-Intermediate 
(10 weeks)  
Advanced 
(10 weeks) 
Advanced Plus 
(10 weeks) 
IELTS  / IELTS Indicator
 
3.5 
no band <3.0  
4.0 
no band
<3.5  
4.5 
no band
< 4.0  
5.0 
no band
<4.5  
5.5 
no band
<5.0  
6.0 
No band 
<5.5 
TOEFL iBT   / TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition28  30  33  40  (Minimum: Listening 3, Reading 3, Speaking 12, Writing 12)50  (Minimum: Listening 5, Reading 5, Speaking 14, Writing 15)60  (Minimum: Listening 9, Reading 10, Speaking 16, Writing 19)
PTE 23  30  33  36  42  50  
CAE----162169

Academic background and requirement

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Science or Technology with a major in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering systems, Structural or Mining engineering with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0. (60-69%)

Applicants who have completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.

OR

Completing an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in a related discipline (as above).

OR

Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

 

Exemptions

Some applicants may be eligible for exemptions. Approved exemptions may change the duration of their study in the program.

Career opportunities

  • Structural Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Urban Planning Consultant
  • Environmental Engineer

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