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

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Structural Engineering View 17 other Masters in Structural Engineering in Australia

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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

81

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PTE Academic

64

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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

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62976 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

45984 AUD / year

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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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