Master of Engineering Practice (Civil Engineering)
- External
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- Semester 3 (November)
- 12 units
- 3 years part-time
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Program Information Set
Unlock the possibilities
If you are an Engineering Technologist and have more than 5 years industry experience under your belt, then USQ’s Master of Engineering Practice (Civil Engineering) will give you the necessary qualification to be eligible for Professional Engineer registration with Engineers Australia.
Right from the beginning you will be able to use the knowledge and skills you have already gained in the workplace to complete your first year core units. Through self-assessment and workplace portfolios you will demonstrate how you may already meet Engineers Australia’s competencies and identify the technical courses you will need to complete in order to graduate. You will build upon your prior knowledge in Civil Engineering with advanced studies in areas such as design, structural analysis and hydraulics.
Your capstone course will see you work as part of a student civil design team to work on real world industry topics.
Professional accreditation
The program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for Graduate membership at the Professional Engineer level.
Other specialisations for the Master of Engineering Practice: Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Power Systems, Public Works and Infrastructure and Structural.
If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.
This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. View the USQ Handbook (see link below) or please contact us for more information.
Courses to be studied | Units |
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5 x core courses | 7 |
plus 2 - 5 technical courses | 5 |
plus 1 x practice course (0 unit value) | 0 |
Total | 12 |
How much will it cost?
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:
Study Mode | Cost |
---|---|
Commonwealth supported | AUD 9352 |
Domestic full fee paying | AUD 23855 |
Loan to help you pay your fees
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
Scholarships and financial assistance
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
Professional experience
This program includes a compulsory professional experience component that may involve travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
Residential schools
This program includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
Entry Requirements
- Australian university three year Bachelor degree in engineering science or engineering technology in the relevant specialisation area, or equivalent.
- A minimum of five years' relevant professional work experience.
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident; citizen of New Zealand or holder of a 457 visa with a duration of at least three years.
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
How to apply
Closing dates
Applying directly to USQ:
- Semester 1, 2019 - applications close Friday 1 March, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 25 February 2019.
- Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019.
- Semester 3, 2019 - applications close Monday 4 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 18 November 2019.