Master of Engineering Practice (Civil Engineering)
Postgraduate | USQ-CVE-MAS | 2024
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 12
- Price from
- $13,422
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Master of Engineering Practice (Civil Engineering)
About this degree
On completion of this program students should be able to:
- justify, evaluate and illustrate the professional attributes, competencies and capabilities that will lead to recognition by Engineers Australia as a professional engineer
- acquire expert and specialised cognitive and technical skills and competencies in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; Power Systems Engineering, Public Works and Infrastructure, or Structural Engineering
- demonstrate and/or acquire an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge and theories, concepts and processes in their chosen discipline as a professional engineer
- critically analyse, reflect and synthesise information to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to a variety of professional and non-professional audiences
- meet eligibility to apply for Stage 1 Professional Engineer membership of Engineers Australia and to benchmark competency attributes to Engineers Australia Stage 2 Experienced Professional Engineer.
Build upon your prior knowledge in Civil Engineering with advanced studies in areas such as design, structural analysis and hydraulics. Your capstone course will see you work as part of a student civil design team to work on real world industry topics.
Recommended study pattern
The Enrolment Pattern for this program will be updated soon. In the meantime, please submit your contact details below for us to reach out and discuss the program further.
Award requirements
Completion of 12 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Graduate Certificate of Engineering Practice (after successful completion of 4 approved courses).As Australia’s #1 university for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2022), University of Southern Queensland is the right place to make real progress. Regardless of your education history, your age or your aspirations, at UniSQ you’ll be inspired by quality learning experiences matched with top resources and research. Having delivered distance and online learning for over 40+ years, UniSQ supports you to learn at your own pace—exactly how it suits you.
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- 24
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- 24
How to apply
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Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in the area of engineering science or engineering technology in the relevant cognate major or equivalent and a minimum of five years' professional work experience or equivalent + English Language Proficiency
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Study method requirements
- Residential School/s
Career opportunities
As a civil engineering graduate your career pathway could be as a civil engineer, construction engineer, structural engineer, transport engineer or water supply distribution engineer in either the public or private sector. There are great opportunities for travel with consulting and contracting engineers often moving from one major engineering site to another.
Professional recognition
The program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for Graduate membership at the Professional Engineer level.Career outlook
- Civil Engineering Professionals:
- $93K to $120K
- Structural Engineers:
- Unknown average
- Transport Engineers:
- Unknown average