What will I learn?

This Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural) addresses specific core competencies and associated underpinning knowledge required of structural engineers. This program is offered standalone or as an exit point after the first year of the two-year masters degree. Skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in civil: structural engineeringPractical guidance from civil and structural engineering experts from around the worldGlobal networking contacts in academia and industryImproved career optionsYou will learn advanced techniques in structural analysis and design methodsYou will develop your knowledge to investigate and recommend appropriate engineering materialsYou will investigate advanced topics in reinforced concrete and in steel design, using an integrated approach to the design of standard structural systems.The program covers 8 core units that cover a diverse range of topics geared to producing well-rounded graduates equipped with the knowledge that employers require. Students with a background in civil, construction, transport, and infrastructure engineering will especially benefit from this program as it prepares them for further career development in the structural engineering industry.

Which department am I in?

School of Civil Engineering

Study options

Online/Distance (12 Months)

Tuition fees

A$12,738.00 (US$ 8,395) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

June 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:

A recognized 3-year bachelor degree in an engineering qualification in a congruent field of practice; OR

An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree in a congruent field of practice; OR

A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR

A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent field of practice to this program; AND

An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy; AND

Evidence of mathematical competence by means of completion of courses/units which include:

Complex Numbers,

Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) and Series,

Multivariable Calculus, and

Linear Algebra

With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.

Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Civil Engineering content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Transport Engineering

Urban Engineering

Material Systems

Project Engineering

Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.