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    Master of Engineering Science (Structural Engineering)
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    Master of Engineering Science (Structural Engineering)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    084282A

    Credit point

    96 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Engineering Science (Structural Engineering)

    About

    The Master of Engineering Science (Structural Engineering) will help you develop advanced professional skills in computational analysis and design of steel, and in reinforced, composite and pre-stressed concrete structures.

    It is designed for practising structural engineers and recent graduates planning a career in structural or civil engineering.

    You will investigate and gain practical experience in the structural integrity of materials used in buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels, roads, pavements and other structures when exposed to natural phenomena or hostile environments.

    The typical two-year program, sitting within the UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, comprises 16 courses and features complex, open-ended enquiry-based projects as well as many other opportunities to help you become a leader in the field.

    The program offers advanced disciplinary knowledge courses in the likes of structural stability, pre-stressed and reinforced concrete design, bridge engineering, advanced materials technology and computational structural mechanics.

    In addition, you will develop a systematic approach to solving problems, as well as core project planning skills and the ability to analyse, interpret and communicate results proficiently.

    Those with a degree or extensive prior professional experience in a related area can apply for credit of up to 50% of a program.

    We're one of the leading Civil and Environmental Engineering Schools in the world, ranked #1 in Australia and #17 globally in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

    Our Centres and discipline groups provide focal points for our 80 researchers to contribute to global efforts in innovative civil, environmental and geospatial engineering research.

    By studying at UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering you will gain access to world-class facilities, including Infrastructure Laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art servo-controlled hydraulic actuators and universal testing machines.

    The laboratories maintain a capacity for high load testing, ranging from 10 kN to 5000 kN. Strength testing is often combined with X-Ray measuring of laboratory specimens under load, enabling you to gain improved understanding at the materials level and to develop refined, mechanically based, structural models.

    The school has six research hubs working across the full range of civil engineering disciplines and we provide research and consulting services to industry and government that focus on environmental footprint analysis, life cycle assessment and sustainable consumption and production.

    Each year our researchers work with over 100 industry and government organisations on industry and community-related projects.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    There are two entry points into this Master of Engineering Science specialisation depending on your cognate background. This provides a structured and supportive option for students with a non-cognate background, while enabling students with cognate backgrounds earlier flexibility in their course selection. Both entry points equate to the same duration of 2 years (96 UOC), and differ only in the order and structure of core foundation courses.

    Students with a cognate background:

    Entry into the Master’s program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor’s degree is mandatory.*

    Students with a non-cognate background:

    Students with a non-cognate background can enter the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway.

    Entry into the pathway requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline.

    A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor’s degree is mandatory.*

    Successful applicants will be offered entry to the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway. Students can transition to the Master of Engineering Science after passing 18 UOC of foundational courses. The total study duration is the same as the entry point for students with a cognate background (2 years/ 96 UOC). There is no separate application required for this pathway. Applicants with non-cognate backgrounds must apply for the Master of Engineering Science to be considered for this entry.

    *Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Engineering 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    As a Structural Engineering graduate, you'll be able to work across:

    • Building and construction
    • Sustainable design
    • Transport
    • Technology
    • Specialist consulting
    • Scientific and technical services

    There are around 6,200 structural engineers across Australia and the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates 'very strong' growth of workers in the industry over the next five years. Source.

    Each year our academics and research centres work with businesses, government and community organisations on specific projects that transfer our research into practice.

    Joining the cohort within the UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering will enable you to take advantage of our strong links with numerous industry partners such as WSP, Advisian, Arup, SMEC, AECOM, Cardno and many more.

    UNSW Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our research and teaching. The proof is in the fact that our alumni are consistently high contributors to Engineers Australia’s Top 100 list of Most Influential Engineers.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 58,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Engineering Science (Structural Engineering)

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