Master of Engineering Structures
Advance your expertise in designing resilient, sustainable structures with Australia’s leading engineering university.
Best for:Best for civil or structural engineers with a strong academic background (WAM ≥ 65%) and a desire to specialise in sustainable and resilient infrastructure design.
Overview
The Master of Engineering Structures at the University of Melbourne is a specialised programme for qualified engineers seeking to transition into structural engineering or advance their careers. This course focuses on designing, planning, and constructing sustainable and resilient structures capable of withstanding extreme events like earthquakes and blasts. Students will learn from specialists in infrastructure design, including experts in earthquake and blast-resistant technologies, as well as guest lecturers specialising in sustainable construction and geothermal energy applications. The programme blends in-house and external expertise to provide a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning experience.
What you'll do
- Design and plan sustainable, resilient structures capable of withstanding extreme events like earthquakes and blasts.
- Learn from specialists in infrastructure design, including experts in earthquake and blast-resistant technologies.
- Engage with guest seminar experts on leading structural research topics such as sustainable construction and geothermal energy.
- Develop expertise in advanced structural engineering principles and applications.
- Collaborate on projects that integrate both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in structural engineering.
Requirements
Degree required: A four-year degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), or a three-year degree in either field with additional work experience as specified.
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for academic programmes in Australia).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in structural or civil engineering with a minimum WAM of 65%.
- Documented relevant work experience (1 year for four-year degrees, 2-3 years for three-year degrees).
- Demonstrated ability to dedicate 30% of the final year of a four-year degree to structural engineering subjects (for civil engineering graduates).
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or equivalent visa status for international applicants.
- Minimum WAM of 65% or equivalent for relevant degrees.
- Additional work experience requirements based on degree duration.
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Applicants must apply through the official University of Melbourne graduate admissions portal. The process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, proof of work experience (if applicable), a personal statement, and other required documents. Detailed instructions and application forms are available on the university’s official website.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of relevant work experience (if applicable)
- Personal statement or statement of purpose
- English proficiency test results (if applicable)
- Passport or identification documents
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