Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
How Much Will It Cost?
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for UniSC’s Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering available for Trimester 1 2026. The cost of the certificate program with a CSP is $4,656 (normally $16,104).*
*Indicative pricing subject to change.
Course Rundown
Delivered by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), the Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering is a fast-tracked postgraduate qualification designed to strengthen core engineering competencies. The course covers four key units from UniSC’s Master of Civil Engineering and can be completed in just eight months. Students benefit from the flexibility of online learning with access to on-campus intensives for hands-on experience and professional networking.
Course content focuses on modern engineering practices, sustainability, safety standards, and communication of complex ideas. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from experienced industry mentors and explore real-world data and case studies. UniSC has been recognised as one of Australia’s top institutions for postgraduate teaching quality.
This graduate certificate is ideal for those aiming to enhance their expertise or take the next step in their engineering career. For those planning to pursue the master’s qualification, completed subjects may count as credit toward the full degree. Enquire now to explore your options.
Eligibility
To complete this program, you will need a completed four-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or relevant discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
FAQS
As a student, you'll learn in small, focused class sizes from industry leaders such as Dr. Adrian McCallum, a Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, who has led and managed projects in extreme regions, including the Arctic, Himalayas, and Antarctica.
Class sizes are kept purposefully small, so you'll have plenty of time to build relationships with lecturers and peers and receive detailed answers to all of your questions.