Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)

    Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,865 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)

    About

    Our Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) is designed to challenge you and extend your knowledge, so you can take your civil engineering career to the next level.

    With our elective-driven degree structure, you can tailor your studies to your specific civil engineering interests and career goals. Whether that’s advanced steel design, hydrology and flood management, structural mechanics, geotechnical engineering design – or something else entirely – you’ll find plenty of options.

    Core courses in construction project management and data analytics enable you to deepen and formalise your project management expertise.

    A deeply practical degree, you’ll put your learning into practise through a major research project and up to 450 hours of industry placement.

    All these experiences come together to ensure you’ll graduate with the advanced technical and professional skills needed to achieve your career goals.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed 4-year bachelor or bachelor honours degree or higher in a field relevant to the chosen engineering specialisation from a recognised higher education institution.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Civil engineering is one of the broadest areas of engineering, covering construction, geotechnics, transportation, water resource management, consulting, project management, and more.   

    You could design earthquake-resistant buildings, improving safety for people living in areas prone to frequent seismic activity. Maybe you’ll facilitate a city’s transition to 100% renewable energy through the development of offshore wind farms, solar energy parks, or hydroelectric dams.   

    No matter your career goals, there’s a path for you. You could work in a wide range of sectors including:    

    • Construction  
    • Transportation   
    • Water resources  
    • Environmental engineering  
    • Geotechnical engineering  
    • Structural engineering  
    • Urban planning and development.  

     Industry trends 

    Adoption of smart technologies including building information modelling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, digital twins and application of artificial intelligence and machine learning are driving digital transformation in the civil engineering sector. These technologies are being utilised to enable more sustainable, efficient and resilient infrastructure development. Civil engineers with the expertise to leverage these technologies are in high demand by employers. 

    Globally and in Australia, there is an engineering skills shortage. Demand for qualified engineers across all sectors continues to outstrip supply (Engineers Australia, 2023).  

     Major public infrastructure spend is projected to reach $230 billion by 2027 in Australia alone. This, combined with a projected shortfall of 229,000 full-time infrastructure workers, makes civil engineers the most in demand engineering specialist by industry (Infrastructure Australia, 2023).  

    Accreditation

    This program is provisionally accredited at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. Full accreditation is likely following graduation of the first cohort. Subject to full accreditation, graduates will be eligible for Engineers Australia membership and international recognition under the Washington Accord.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    37,865 / year(s)

    Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide