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Master of Engineering Science with Specialisation in Civil Engineering Kaplan Group - Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn Campus Kaplan Group - Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn Campus, Australia

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AUD 47420

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering Science has a strong focus on independent research work and builds on the knowledge learned from your existing undergraduate engineering degree. In this course, you’ll expand your specialised technical knowledge either in the same discipline, or one which is related. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to work as a professional engineer in an area such as: electrical power generation, mechanical systems and telecommunication networks design, or civil engineering project management.

 

Specialisation: Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering Specialisation will give you the skills and knowledge to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of physical infrastructure. Develop expertise in advanced Concrete Design, Geotechnical Design, Construction law and Contract Management. Apply your learnings to industry-linked projects and develop the ability to critically analyse problems and develop effective solutions.

 

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  • Information analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Research planning and execution
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2026, Mar 2027

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree* (minimum four years of full time study) in an approved cognate field, or
    • a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering degree in an approved cognate field following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, or
    • a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above

    * Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    47420

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Excited about moving here to study? We’re just as thrilled to welcome you! We value the vibrant contribution that international students make to our campus, culture, and community. With an international scholarship, you can focus on experiencing all that Swinburne and life in Melbourne have to offer.


    Swinburne International Scholarship

    This scholarship is a merit-based scholarship offered to international students commencing their studies for the first time in 2026 at our Hawthorn campus in:

    • an undergraduate course
    • a postgraduate course
    • a pathway course (Swinburne Foundation Program, a UniLink diploma, or a Postgraduate Qualifying Program).

    If eligible, you will receive 20 percent off your tuition fees for the standard course duration, calculated from the course start date to the course end date as stated in your letter of offer.


    Excluded courses

    Excluded undergraduate courses Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting / Bachelor of Business (double degree)
    Excluded postgraduate courses Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, master degrees by research and doctorate degrees
     

    George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship

    This scholarship will recognize a student’s high academic performance and is available to international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate course at our Hawthorn campus for the first time in 2026. If eligible, you will receive 30 percent off your tuition fees for the standard course duration, calculated from the course start date to the course end date as stated in your letter of offer.

    Excluded courses

    Excluded undergraduate courses Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting / Bachelor of Business (double degree)
    Excluded postgraduate courses Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, master degrees by research and doctorate degrees

     

    Eligibility criteria

    To be eligible for an international scholarship, you must:

    • be an international student (citizens of Australia or New Zealand and permanent residents of Australia are not eligible)
    • meet any course or scholarship-specific entry requirements
    • not be in receipt of a Swinburne tuition fee scholarship or reduced fee arrangement at any one time (Swinburne will apply the most favourable arrangement to your enrolment)
    • not be in receipt of another form of tuition fee scholarship or reduced fee arrangement from another organisation at the same time

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