Master of Engineering Technology (Civil)
Advance your civil engineering career with expertise in geotechnical, structural, construction, and water engineering, and qualify for Engineers Australia membership.
Course essentials
Entry requirements
Credit
Study mode
Duration
Start dates
01 March 2027
26 July 2027
Locations
Course overview
Civil engineers are responsible for the design and construction of all types of structures including single to multi-storied buildings, roads, dams, bridges, pipelines, towers, harbours, airports and railways. Civil engineers also plan design and test the infrastructure associated with transport gas supply water supply and sewerage systems. As a graduate your advanced skills together with the knowledge and appreciation of the environment sustainable development as well as social and political aspects will impact your work as a civil engineer. Graduates of this program may be employed in managerial roles with private consultants contracting companies or federal state and local government organisations. There are significant opportunities for employment in Australia as well as in South-East Asia and throughout the rest of the world.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Engineering
Course co-ordinator
Fatemeh Javidan
Career paths
- Civil Engineering
- Computer modelling
- Construction
- Drafting
- Engineering courses
- Engineering design
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering technology
- Learn Engineering
- Masters degree
- Materials
- Mechanics
- Postgraduate
- Physics
- Study Engineering
- STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Structural Design
- Surveying
- Technology
Professional recognition
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The tuition fee is called the student contribution amount. The indicative fee above is based on a typical first-year enrolment for this course and should be used as a guide only. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Your fee will depend on the units you chose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
How it's calculated
The government sets the fee each year. The amount depends on the discipline area and band of each unit. 2026 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range from $4,738 (Band 1) to $17,399 (Band 4). The sample course structure below link to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
Other fees
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Fee assistance
If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your student contribution fee. If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 2, 2026
20 July 2026
Locations
Mt Helen (on campus)
Semester 1, 2027
1 March 2027
Locations
Mt Helen (on campus)
Semester 2, 2027
26 July 2027
Locations
Mt Helen (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
Contact hours
You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).
Work integrated learning
This course provides you with real experience in your chosen profession, through our Co-operative Model.
You will undertake a minimum of 30 days (225 hours) paid placement in industry – contributing directly to course credits. Federation University will arrange the placements for you through our network of industry partners.
Flexible placements options are available which include full time over one semester, part time over an extended period or in blocks embedded into your subjects. Federation University Co-op ensures that you graduate with employability skills and industry experience.
Learn more at https://federation.edu.au/co-op
Sample course structure
Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.
- Modelling and Simulation in Engineering15 credit pointsENGPG9102
- Water Resource Management15 credit pointsENGPG9107
- Geographic Information Systems15 credit pointsSCENV2600
- Structural Engineering 115 credit pointsENGPG9103
- Asset Management Techniques15 credit pointsMREGC5004
- Geotechnical Engineering 215 credit pointsENGPG9104
- Co-operative Placement (Engineering)30 credit pointsCOOPE9011
- Structural Engineering 215 credit pointsENGPG9106
- Terotechnology and Life Cycle Costs15 credit pointsMREGC5001
- Advanced Engineering Design Project15 credit pointsENGRG9003
- Advanced Engineering Research Project 115 credit pointsENGRG9004
- Intelligent Technologies for Sustainable Construction15 credit pointsENGPG9111
- Road and Traffic Engineering15 credit pointsENGPG9110
- Advanced Engineering Research Project 230 credit pointsENGRG9005
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Candidates must possess a three-year Bachelor of Engineering Science, Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Engineering degree ONLY in Civil Engineering to be eligible to enrol in the Master of Engineering Technology (Civil). Places will be allocated based on academic performance in the applicant’s undergraduate course. This is stipulated by the regulations set by the accrediting professional body (Engineers Australia).
Minimum requirements:
- Applicants who have not completed secondary education or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course.
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
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- Federation University code
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