Master of Civil Engineering Advanced

About the course

Increase your expertise in civil engineering fields through this advanced postgraduate degree. You'll develop your design skills, enhance your capacity to analyse and solve problems, and increase your capacity to manage projects across a range of real-world applications. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue advanced roles in civil engineering design, analysis and project delivery across consulting firms, construction and infrastructure organisations, and government agencies. Career paths can include civil or structural engineer, geotechnical or transport engineer, water or environmental infrastructure specialist, and project engineer/manager. Outcomes align with Master coursework-level careers in civil engineering. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)