Master of Civil Engineering (Professional)

About the course

The Master of Civil Engineering (Professional) builds advanced civil engineering capability through practice-focused study and experiential learning. You can pursue in-depth study across structural, water and environmental, geotechnical, and transportation engineering. The program includes advanced technical courses and a final-year research project completed with close academic mentoring. This is a masters-level professional qualification in civil engineering. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced roles in civil engineering across consulting, construction, infrastructure delivery and government agencies. Skills developed support managing and delivering complex professional projects and applying advanced technical knowledge to real-world challenges. Career paths may include civil engineer roles spanning structural design, transport planning, geotechnical works, and water/environmental engineering. This is a masters-level pathway for civil engineering careers.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)