This Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural) addresses specific core competencies and associated underpinning knowledge required of structural engineers. This program is offered standalone or as an exit point after the first year of the two-year master’s degree.
Graduates of this program will be able to gain:
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The program covers 8 core units that cover a diverse range of topics geared to producing well-rounded graduates equipped with the knowledge that employers require. Students with a background in civil, construction, transport, and infrastructure engineering will especially benefit from this program as it prepares them for further career development in the structural engineering industry.
The program is composed of 8 units. These units cover a diverse range of topics geared to producing well-rounded graduates equipped with the knowledge that employers require. Please refer to the current teach-out program structure here.
| Duration | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Term 1 | MCS501A | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| Term 1 | MCS502A | Advanced Engineering Materials | 3 |
| Term 2 | MCS503A | Structural Design Part 1 – Advanced Topics on Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| Term 2 | MCS504A | Project, Design and Construction Management | 3 |
| Term 3 | MCS505A | Advanced Structural Engineering Methods Part 1 | 3 |
| Term 3 | MCS506A | Structural Design Part 2 – Advanced Topics on Steel Design | 3 |
| Term 4 | MCS507A | Structural Dynamics | 3 |
| Term 4 | ELECTIVE 1 | (See below for choices) | 3 |
Elective 1 Choices
| Term | Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
| MCS508A | Design of Pre-stressed Concrete | 3 | |
| MCS509A | Structural Refurbishment and Structural Failure | 3 | |
| MCS510A | Precast Concrete: Design and Construction | 3 |
To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:
* With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.
** All applicants must have a background in structural mechanics at the undergraduate level and/or work experience. A congruent field of practice
includes disciplines with adequate Civil Engineering content consisting of fundamentals of Structural Analysis (Alternative names: Theory of Structures, Structural Mechanics, Solid Mechanics) AND Structural Design (Alternative names: Design of Concrete Structures, Design of Steel Structures, Design of Timber Structures, Design of Bridges and Roads).
Fields not listed below are to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis:
English
***Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT.
Please note: meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry to our programs. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please check the Documentation Guidelines for your application.
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Dr. Ana Evangelista (Course Coordinator, Civil Engineering /Expertise in Construction Materials and Sustainability in Construction)
Dr. Shasha Wang (Expertise in Ultra-High-Performance Concrete – UHPC and Sustainability)
Dr. Igor Shufrin (Expertise in Numerical Methods and Structural Analysis)
Dr. Kumari Gamage (Expertise in Structural Engineering Methods)
Our courses are delivered by experienced engineers and technical experts from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and bring practical, applied knowledge directly into the classroom.
We draw from a global pool of lecturers across our organization. Explore our full team of expert educators on the Lecturers page here.
Please note: Not all lecturers listed on this page will teach every course. The team teaching your course will be confirmed as part of your course enrolment.
Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). This Graduate Diploma is a formally recognized qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition.
This course is classified as Level 8 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
This course may use the following software:
Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided. Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
Our Graduate Diplomas takes 12 months full-time to complete (or longer for part-time students). The online graduate diploma is delivered over 4 terms, each of 12 weeks. Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week, per unit learning the program material, completing assessments and attending tutorials. After enrolment the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 4 years.
Application Deadline:
Applications are open for our upcoming intakes. You must submit your application at least four weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.
Census Date:
A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our current census dates.
Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.
