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Civil Engineering

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Overview

  • Further your expertise in civil engineering and broaden your career prospects. Build upon your prior knowledge with advanced studies in areas such as design, structural analysis and hydraulics. 
  • Engage in collaborative learning – your capstone course will see you working as part of a student civil design team to work on real world industry topics. This hands-on experience will enable you to apply your technical knowledge, develop teamwork and project management skills, and gain valuable insight into professional civil engineering practice.

Career outcomes

As a civil engineering graduate, your career pathway in either the public or private sector could be as a: 

  • civil engineer  
  • construction engineer 
  • transport engineer or logistics engineer 
  • water supply distribution engineer 
  • asset information manager 
  • project manager 
  • geotechnical engineer. 

Emerging job roles may include: 

  • smart infrastructure engineer 
  • sustainability engineer  
  • climate adaptation engineer 
  • disaster resilience engineer 
  • infrastructure data analyst or systems integration engineer 
  • virtual design and construction (VDC) engineer. 

There are great opportunities for travel with consulting and contracting engineers often moving from one major engineering site to another.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Engineering Practice is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for graduate membership at the Professional Engineer level.


A dynamic career pathway

Engineering is a dynamic career pathway, which is continuing to evolve as new technologies become available.

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What you'll study

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Relevant degrees for this specialisation

Master of Engineering Practice

Already an Engineering Technologist or Associate? This masters degree offers a fast-tracked path to becoming a professional engineer. Gain credit for experience, choose your specialisation, and build advanced skills in research and innovation—designed with Engineers Australia to help you grow in your career. 

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