Master of Civil Engineering
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- IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
- PTE : Overall score of 58, with no communicative skill score less than 50.
About the Master of Civil Engineering
Get the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of disruptive technologies that are reshaping industries and the engineering profession globally with La Trobe’s accredited Master of Civil Engineering.
Designed and delivered in consultation with industry leaders, our Master’s builds the capabilities and specialist expertise to meet society and industry demands to develop infrastructure faster, better and more sustainably. You’ll learn to analyse real-world problems and design modern infrastructure, developing valuable skills transferable across industries. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience engineering practice first hand and build valuable industry connections with the option of an 800-hour work-integrated learning (WIL) program.
By completing La Trobe’s Master of Civil Engineering, you will:
- gain an understanding of Australian engineering industry sustainability practices
- learn to analyse real-world problems and design modern infrastructure, developing valuable skills transferable across industries.
- master the mechanics of the quality and nature of materials to guide appropriate selection
- discover how to use soil improvement techniques to make infrastructure stronger and more reliable
- develop capabilities in structural dynamics to ensure structures are safe and long-lasting
- discover how water and waste technology can be used as sustainable engineering solutions
- graduate ready to apply for membership of Engineers Australia.
MASTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Master of Civil Engineering intended learning outcomes
- Apply civil engineering principles, technical knowledge, and methods, along with current tools and techniques, to solve complex engineering problems at an advanced level.
- Utilise mathematical tools and techniques to derive appropriate solutions for civil engineering problems in accordance with professional standards.
- Critically investigate engineering problems, drawing upon current civil engineering knowledge and research, to formulate and evaluate effective solutions.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness of social, cultural, and environmental issues when solving engineering problems, and adhere to the professional and ethical requirements mandated by Engineers Australia.
- Evaluate and synthesise information to review, assess, and propose improvements to projects, plans, and processes, incorporating creativity and innovation while maintaining professional standards.
- Effectively communicate technical information through oral, written, and visual means using professional media, presenting clear and concise arguments to both technical and non-technical audiences in accordance with professional standards.
- Manage personal professional development, relationships, and work practices, actively collaborating and contributing as a team leader and professional engineer in an efficient and effective manner.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of advanced technological tools and software relevant to civil engineering practice, effectively applying them to analyse, model, and simulate complex engineering systems and processes.
Master of Civil Engineering career opportunities
Graduate with the skills to succeed as a world-class engineer, preparing you for work in both the public and private sectors in sectors such as construction, planning, transport, environment, sanitation, energy and communications.
Possible roles for qualified civil engineer include:
- building surveyor or estimator
- construction engineer
- consulting or contracting civil engineer
- site engineer
- structural engineer
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