Master of Civil Engineering

Location

Online

Study Mode

Blended, Online

Outcomes

Civil Engineer, Engineering Manager

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Qualification

Master's Degree

Awarded By

University of the Sunshine Coast

Duration

1 year full time/2 years part time

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for UniSC’s Master of Civil Engineering available for Trimester 1 2026. The cost of the masters program with a CSP is $11,640 (normally $40,260).*

*Indicative pricing subject to change.

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

Take the next step in your civil engineering career with the Master of Civil Engineering, delivered by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC). This postgraduate program is designed to help professionals upskill and lead in the field, with six core subjects and two applied projects that can be completed within one year of full-time study.

UniSC’s flexible online delivery and optional on-campus intensives allow students to tailor their learning experience. The course has been developed in collaboration with industry experts and features a contemporary curriculum focused on innovation, sustainability, and practical application. Students engage with areas such as geotechnics, geohydrology, and computational analysis, while building leadership and project management skills.

Graduates emerge ready to manage complex projects, lead diverse teams, and deliver outcomes with real-world impact. The program holds provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia and is internationally recognised through the Washington Accord.

Enquire now to explore your future in engineering leadership.

Eligibility

To apply for this program, you will need a completed four-year bachelors degree in civil engineering or relevant discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

In this Master of Civil Engineering course, the subjects students may study include:

Advanced Structural Analysis & Design
Engineering Project Management Principles
Geotechnics & Geohydrology
Integrative Group Project
Management of Water Resources
Advanced Computational Analysis
Advanced Engineering Project 1
Advanced Engineering Project 2

Why study with University of the Sunshine Coast

UniSC is young, fresh and driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture is just as important as a world-class education, given by world-class educators.

While they’re not the biggest university, they are committed to doing big things. They believe in preparing now for tomorrow’s challenges, and their programs support teaching grads how to thrive and lead in ever-changing marketplaces. They’ve produced ground-breaking research and award-winning alumni while championing sustainability and maintaining diversity.

UniSC’s online postgraduate programs in Information Communications Technology, Cyber Security and Forensics and Engineering reflect their forward-thinking nature as they help professionals prepare for these fast-paced industries with roles that are in high demand throughout Australia and growing every day.

To ensure you’re always learning up-to-the-minute content, UniSC partners with the Sunshine Coast Technology Industry Alliance and regularly collaborates with industry advisory boards meaning graduates leave UniSC with not only advanced technical knowledge, but also the practical skills, professional insights, and networks that prepare them to step confidently into the workforce.

Student Support

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.

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