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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Construction and Engineering Management (Coursework)

Course code: #SMCEM

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Construction and Engineering Management (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $38,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    0101683

Options
Work Based Learning (WBL)
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
Winter-July 03-July-2023 2023-07-03
Summer-November 09-October-2023 2023-10-09
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Winter-July 03-July-2024 2024-07-03

Overview

Master of Construction and Engineering Management

La Trobe's Master of Construction and Engineering Management gives you the blend of knowledge and skills to meet this challenge.

You'll learn 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.

Alternatively, you could join a research team on an advanced engineering project. 

Get real-world experience with the industry partners, including Coffey, John Holland and Fulton Hogan.

You'll learn the following:

  • Australian Engineering Environment and Sustainability Practices
  • Construction management
  • Infrastructure design
  • Advanced construction systems

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)

During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. 

Work-integrated learning opportunities

Industry-informed curriculum, Industry presentations, Industry-informed projects, Professional simulations

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$49,100

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $38,600

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
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

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

56
46
listening
46
writing
46
speaking
46
reading

Cambridge

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

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSTOEFL (iBT)Pearson'sExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)3430-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)4036Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)5542Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)7550Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

240 credit point pathway (2 years):

Completing a 4 year Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction.

180 credit point pathway (18 months):

Completing a 4 year Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction.

120 credit point pathway (12 months):

Completing a 4 year Australian Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) with honours in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, construction, or 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.

Career opportunities

  • Construction manager
  • Engineering manager
  • Project engineer

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