Highlights
Tuition fee
62976 AUD / year
45984 AUD / year
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Tuition fee
62976 AUD / year
45984 AUD / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Melbourne, Australia
Campus location
Melbourne, Australia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Deepen your engineering expertise with the Engineering Structures program at University of Melbourne, Australia’s leading university. Learn to design, plan and construct sustainable, resilient structures that can withstand extreme events.

Overview

Overview

The Engineering Structures program at University of Melbourne is designed for qualified engineers who are looking to change their field of work or advance in their careers.

During this program, you will be guided by specialists in infrastructure design, including earthquake and blast-resistant technologies. You’ll also learn from a dynamic mix of in-house and guest seminar experts on leading structural research topics including: sustainable construction and harnessing geothermal energy for greener and cheaper heating.

Careers

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for senior structural engineering roles in fields such as 

  • sustainable urban development
  • construction 
  • mining and more

Graduates are working in industries such as:

  • Civil Engineering
    • Construction
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Manufacturing
    • Mining
    • Oil and Gas
    • Transport

    Programme Structure

    Courses include:

    • High Rise Structures
    • Steel-Composites in Modern Construction
    • Design of Sustainable Structures
    • Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings
    • Structural Dynamics and Modelling
    • Extreme Loading & Structural Resilience
    • Building Information Modelling

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 12 months
    • Part-time
      • 24 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    Language

    English
    TOEFL® IBT
    OR
    81
    PTE Academic
    64
    IELTS
    6.5

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    Credits

    100 alternative credits

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Melbourne, Australia

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

    English requirements

    TOEFL® IBT
    OR
    81
    PTE Academic
    64
    IELTS
    6.5

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    CRICOS code: 053355A

    Option 1

    • A four-year degree in structural engineering
    • With a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent
    Option 2
    • A four-year degree in civil engineering
    • With a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent

    and either of:

    • One year of documented, relevant work experience, or
    • 30% of the final year of the degree dedicated to structural engineering subjects
    Option 3
    • A three-year undergraduate degree in structural engineering
    • With a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent

    and

    • At least two years documented, relevant work and/or professional experience since graduation.
    Option 4
    • A three-year undergraduate degree in civil engineering
    • With a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent

    and

    • At least three years of documented, relevant work and/or professional experience since graduation.

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    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      62976 AUD / year
      ≈ 62976 AUD / year
    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      45984 AUD / year
      ≈ 45984 AUD / year

    Living costs

    Melbourne

    Australia
    1501 - 2659 AUD / month

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Engineering Structures.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Provided by university
    Grant
    135000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    University of Melbourne
    Parkville, Australia
    Provided by university
    Grant
    500 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    W. Macmahon Ball Prize in International Politics

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    University of Melbourne
    Parkville, Australia
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    Australian Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
    Merit-based

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    ADB/Japan Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2027
    Australia Awards Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    Australian Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    21 Nov 2026
    Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

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    Australian Government Department of Education
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 AUD
    Deadline
    20 Jan 2027
    VisaEnvoy Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    VisaEnvoy
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    ACES Scholarships

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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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    ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    15000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Destination Australia
    Merit-based

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    Province of Lower Austria
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Federation Excellence Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Federation University Australia
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    AUFIN Education & Scholarship
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Jan 2027
    Jewish Heritage Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Diamant Gerstein
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jan 2027
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    Meridian Vocational College
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    The Smooth Movers Scholarship

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    The Smooth Movers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
    Merit-based

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    Meridian Vocational College
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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    European Commission
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Shield Your Body
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