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Master of Engineering Science Major Structural Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20440
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
7 x Core courses 8
plus Major courses 6
plus 2 x Elective 2
plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 16

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core courses:
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations
ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A
ENG8411Masters Dissertation B
ENG8412Masters Dissertation C
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
Major courses:
CIV3403Geotechnical Engineering
CIV3505Structural Analysis
CIV3506Concrete Structures
CIV4508Structural Design II
ENG8802Advanced Prestressed Concrete
ENG8803Mechanics and Technology of Fibre Composites 
Elective courses:Select two units from the following: 
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8103Management of Technological Risk
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
ENG8205Technology Management Practice
ENG8801Code-Based Structural Design
ENG8804Advanced Design Practice using Finite Element Analysis
Practice Courses:
CIV3907Civil Systems Practice
CIV4908Civil Design Practice
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

Other majors

The other majors for the Master of Engineering Science are: Agricultural, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Mechanical, Power, Surveying.