Overview

The Civil Engineering program from the RMIT University equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead construction projects and introduce new infrastructure and transport systems.

The curriculum, shaped by senior academics and industry professionals, provides you with advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering to enhance your career prospects in relevant industry sectors.

Gain knowledge in high-demand areas such as:

infrastructure planning and management

infrastructure asset management

railway infrastructure

engineering geology and advanced laboratory testing

stability of earth structures

advanced transport infrastructure.

With an emphasis on project-based and multidisciplinary learning, you will develop your professional engineering competencies in teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, communication and research.

Career

Professionals with an up-to-date and specialised understanding of this field are sought after in the construction, infrastructure, mining, building services, water and transport and logistics sectors.

Jobs and Skills Australia projects that work opportunities for civil engineering professionals are set to increase by 9.3% to 2028.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Engineering Practice and Design

Innovation and Technology Management

Risk and Project Management

Infrastructure Asset Management

Modelling and Simulation of Engineering Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00

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More details

National: Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

Int: Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 51 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS number: 087986M

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Science or Technology with a major in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering systems, Structural or Mining engineering with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.

Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.

OR

Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in a related discipline (as above).

OR

Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Tuition Fee

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International

46080 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46080 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

37440 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37440 AUD per year during 24 months.

National: Commonwealth supported places; between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992/year

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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