Civil Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Graduate Diploma in Engineering
Master of Engineering Practice (Civil)
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering - Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Civil Engineering has maintained a strong presence at the University of Wollongong for more than 25 years, and in that time postgraduate coursework and research programs have developed and strengthened.

Major advances over the last 10 years have been made in finite element analysis, advanced geo-mechanics, computer applications, genetic algorithms, neural networks, and high-strength concretes, to name a few. UOW conducts research and coursework programs designed to keep you up-to-date in these areas.

Research is usually conducted through the:
Geo-Environment-Mine Engineering Research Centre and the
Centre of Engineering Mechanics

Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Engineering Degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Other qualifications, together with relevant professional experience, will be considered.

Purpose of the Program
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering is intended to provided studies in engineering and may provide entry to the Masters - Research program for students who do not have the necessary entry qualifications, particularly if studying this discipline for the first time.

Program Structure

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Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Engineering degreefrom a recognised tertiary institution

Purpose of the Program
The Master of Engineering Practice has been carefully designed to meet the needs of engineering leaders of the future. The MEngPrac allows practising engineers to build on and update their knowledge, and learn in additional areas to those taken in their first degree.

The core subjects develop skills that all practising engineers needs, and the choice of electives allows you to specialise in:

- advanced soil mechanics
- advanced foundation geotechnical engineering
- steel structures
- concrete technology: and
- engineering hydrology

Program Structure
The typical program for the award of the MEngPrac (CIVIL) follows. Subjects from other discipline areas and degree programs may be substituted when consistent with the program requirements. Consult with the Course Coordinator. This allows students to broaden their knowledge into other areas of engineering.

International students must set their program of study prior to arriving in Australia.

Note: A program allowing specialisation in computer applications in engineering is being dev

Dissertation
The dissertation is a project allowing you to pursue a particular area indepth. The dissertation develops skills in information retrieval, project planning and organisation analysis, problem solving and the effective communication of results.

Articulation to Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Articulation into an MBA program after the MEngPrac is available. This requires an additional seven Graduate School of Business and Professional Development subjects to be completed.

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Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary institution with Honours Class III, or higher.

Purpose of the Program
This course provides training in research and also gives greater depth of understanding in special areas of civil engineering

Program Structure
The Master of Engineering is studied by a combination of coursework and dissertation.

A typical program follows for the civil specialisation. Note that a range of other electives is available, including electives listed under other degree programs.

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*International students must set their program of study prior to arriving in Australia

Dissertation
The dissertation typically requires rigorous research in a limited area - normally in the area of coursework components undertaken here.

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