Master of Engineering (Structural)

Structural engineers apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing structures like roads, buildings, rail lines, dams and offshore platforms. It is the objective of this course that graduates have acquired a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying a number of sub-disciplines that are associated with structural engineering. Great emphasis is also placed on the development of generic skills with management, communication, problem-solving and design and innovation in structural engineering. Students in this specialisation learn from high quality researchers recognised internationally for their expertise in high-rise structures, and wind, waves, earthquake, impact and blast resistant technologies. Design seminars, field work and workshops provide students with opportunities to work with industry professionals in their final year. Career opportunities exist in a variety of roles related to the design of structures, their longevity, and their ability to withstand extremes such as earthquake, high winds, blast or fire

To produce graduates who have acquired the educational and professional standards of Engineers Australia with which the course is accredited, and are both skilled in structural engineering principles and have the ability to apply them to complex, open-ended engineering tasks and problems

The Master of Engineering (Structural) consists of 300 points of study - 237.5 points core (compulsory) plus 62.5 points elective subjects as listed below

Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:

• A maximum of 100 points for applicants with a 4 year Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
• A maximum of 100 points for applicants with a 3 year undergraduate degree. Students entering with a three year bachelor degree must complete at least 200 points of study within the Masters of Engineering. In cases where applicants have completed the equivalent of more than 100 points of core masters subjects, discipline specific electives must be taken to fulfill the 200 minimum masters study requirement

Note: applicants from the University of Melbourne with:

• An appropriate “Engineering System” major will receive 100 points of advanced standing. Applicants who have completed more than 100 points of core subjects in their undergraduate degree will obtain exemption for the cores taken but will need to replace the points in excess of 100 points with elective subjects
• Engineering breadth sequences (including those in the Bachelor of Commerce) will receive advanced standing to a maximum of 100 points

Total 300 points Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption

Students must complete the following in the Master of Engineering (Structural):

• 237.5 credit points of core subjects
• 62.5 credit points of structural engineering electives according to the lists below

The order of subjects below is one way of progressing through the course - students who meet subject requisites may tailor their individual study plan to take into account advanced standing and their preferred study load. Students plan their study on-line, however Melbourne School of Engineering course advisors are available to assist students with individual study plans

Suggested first 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the first 100 points:

• 100 points Core from the list below

Core (100 points)

Suggested second 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:

• 75 points Core
• 25 points structural engineering electives from the list below

Core (75 points)

Suggested third 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:

• 37.5 points Core
• 25 points from the Research Component (Core) listed below
• 37.5 points structural engineering electives from the list below

Core (62.5 points)

Research component

Maximum 25 points

Students must choose only ONE of the subjects listed below:

Structural Engineering Electives

Total 62.5 points
Students are strongly advised to include Advanced Concrete Design and Sustainable Buildings

Students may also choose one Civil Engineering Elective subject not on the list below