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Civil Engineering
From smart cities to sustainable sanitation to modular components, the future of civil engineering extends far beyond steel and concrete.
You’ll design integrated innovations to connect smart communities, streamline transport and prepare infrastructure to withstand the challenges of climate change.
Model high-capacity transportation systems. Deploy modular components. Lead large commercial projects. Develop cleaner water systems. Fast track construction with robotics.
Don’t simply navigate the future. Create it, with civil engineering. You’ll explore the potential of prefabricated construction, expand your knowledge of geomechanics, model complex transport and water systems, and learn advanced computational methods.
Acquire the technical knowledge to design, construct, improve and lead major infrastructure projects. Plus, be mentored by experienced civil engineers who know the industry inside out.
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Qualifications
Depending on prior qualifications:
Entry level 1:
Duration: 3 years full-time (144 points to complete)
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least high credit (65%) average and prior studies in mathematics (inc. Linear Algebra and Calculus), physics and/or chemistry as required by the specialisation chosen for admission:
- Chemical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and chemistry (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
- Civil engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
- Electrical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
- Materials engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) plus physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) or chemistry (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
- Mechanical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
Entry level 2:
Duration: 2 years full-time (96 points to complete)
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in a discipline relating to the specialisation to be studied within the Master course as approved by the Faculty, with at least high credit (65%) average.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Applicants must have completed the subject prerequisites or equivalent university units no more than 10 years prior to admission.
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
Performance
Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units no more than 10 years prior to admission.
Use the course map alongside the Handbook to plan your studies throughout your master’s degree. If you’re unsure about your course progression, contact your course adviser.
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2027 are:
- Domestic students: A$51,340
- International students: A$59,740
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
I was motivated to pursue the Master's because it provided the opportunity to explore the multifaceted nature of transport in greater depth while developing specialised knowledge, technical skills, and a strategic perspective. Through the program, I've gained deeper insights into transport planning and modelling, economics, urban planning principles, and areas such as data analysis and policy development. This has broadened my perspective and enhanced my practical skills, which I've already applied in my career."
CASSANDRA MIN
Master of Transport and Mobility Planning
Lead Precincts Transport Advice,
Department of Transport and Planning
Careers in Civil engineering
With your civil engineering expertise, you’ll enter Australia’s construction boom with envious employability. You’ll have the opportunity to make your mark across a range of industries, including:
- Government infrastructure programs
- Construction and mining projects
- Roads and traffic improvements
- Marine and resort developments
- Water management and flood mitigation
- Property and land development
- Consulting firms
Backed by your deep knowledge and practical experience, what you do next is up to you. You might:
- Build sustainable prefabricated housing
- Design earthquake-resistant schools
- Create systems to protect against floods
- Design sanitation systems
- Construct high-speed railways
- Devise solutions for improved traffic flow
- Develop large-scale recycling schemes.
What you will learn
Civil Engineering
What passion area would you like to pursue? Direct your development, grow your knowledge and expand your capabilities as you focus on one of the following three streams:
To prepare you for life after university, you’ll also build expertise in areas like:
Civil Engineering specialisation is also available through the Master of Engineering.
Civil engineering stories and research
Got a question?
If you have any queries about the Master of Professional Engineering, or if you’d like to find out more, please contact us:
Domestic students
Telephone: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274)
Domestic student enquiry form
International students
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
International student enquiry form