Master of Professional Engineering (Structural)

    Master of Professional Engineering (Structural)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,237 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Master of Professional Engineering (Structural)

    About

    Our Master of Professional Engineering (Structural) is designed to challenge and extend your knowledge, taking your structural engineering career to the next level.

    You’ll study advanced courses in structural engineering, analysis and design, growing your skillset in engineering theories and concepts.

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

    Our extensive range of electives give you the freedom to tailor your studies. Whether that’s structural dynamics, advanced steel design, geotechnical engineering design or adaptive reuse of structures – you'll structure your degree to specific interests and career goals.

    Put your skills to practice in up to 450 hours of industry placement, where you’ll build important professional relationships. You’ll also complete a major research and capstone design project, honing your knowledge in engineering practices.

    Study a degree that ensures 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

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

    You could lead seismic retrofitting projects, enhancing the resilience of existing buildings and structures to earthquake activity. Maybe you’ll support space exploration efforts through the design of safe, secure habitats and structures for astronauts. Or perhaps you’ll specialise in advanced materials and composite structures, uncovering new ways to construct more durable, lightweight bridges and buildings.

    Whatever your career goal there’s a path for you. You could work in a wide range of sectors including:

    • Civil construction
    • Consulting engineering firms
    • Government agencies
    • Mining, oil and gas
    • Renewable energy
    • Research and development
    • Transportation.

    Industry trends

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

    Globally and in Australia, there is an engineering skills shortage – with demand for qualified engineers across all sectors continuing to outstrip supply. 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 structural 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
    39,237 / year(s)
    Master of Professional Engineering (Structural)
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide