The Master of Civil Engineering/Master of Engineering Project Management provides students with advanced study across the breadth of specialisations in Civil Engineering and Project Management. It is designed to extend and deepen the knowledge and skills gained from an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. It is ideal for professional civil engineers who aspire to develop their design skills and advance their capabilities to analyse and solve structural problems and manage projects across a wide range of real-world civil engineering applications.

The Master of Construction and Engineering Management program at La Trobe University combines project management, engineering, and construction management principles. Students gain expertise in areas such as project planning, risk management, sustainable construction, and financial management. The curriculum focuses on practical application through case studies and industry projects. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in construction project management, engineering, and related fields.

Course Curriculum

La Trobe University's Master of Construction and Engineering Management program offers a comprehensive curriculum.

• The program focuses on project management, sustainability practices, construction management, infrastructure design, and advanced construction systems.
• Skills in project planning, cost control, negotiation, and consultative engagement are developed.
• Students have the option to undertake a six-month industry-based learning placement or participate in advanced engineering research projects.
• The program emphasises Australian engineering industry sustainability practices and prepares students for a successful transition to the workforce.

Course Highlights

Admission Requirements

Exams

International applicants must provide a valid score in one of the following:

Documents/Prerequisite

• Previous transcripts.
• English Proficiency Scores.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Work Experience in business or public sector.

Civil and structural engineers are responsible for the infrastructure and resources that keep our cities, towns and rural areas functioning. They focus on the design and construction of buildings, bridges and other structural components of an infrastructure. In this degree you'll develop sophisticated skills in engineering research methods and project management which you will use on a major civil engineering design project, with industry representatives as your clients. You will also complete a master thesis. Graduate career-ready by completing the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program and gain at least 450 hours of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events. If you already have qualifications in civil engineering, you could be eligible for and complete this degree in less than two years. If you decide to exit this degree having successfully completed the first year, you will receive a graduate diploma qualification. You will learn advanced structural and geotechnical civil engineering, developing the skills to: apply and synthesise civil engineering theories in solving practical infrastructure problems create and design models to be used in infrastructure design and analysis adapt data analysis methods at an advanced level utilise advanced modelling techniques to solve a range of practical problems in civil engineering develop advanced skills to communicate with civil engineering and related professionals Through the electives available, you can choose to focus extensively on project management and leadership as part of this degree. Also key to the degree is the development and application of research methods and skills. These will be invaluable when you begin work on your master thesis. Our UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real-world settings.