Adelaide University
Master of Professional Engineering (Structural)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Be an expert in designing structures that are secure, strong and able to withstand the pressures they’ll face across their lifespan.
Course overview
The Adelaide University's Master of Professional Engineering (Structural) is designed to challenge and extend your knowledge, taking your structural engineering career to the next level.
You’ll study advanced courses in structural engineering, analysis and design, growing your skillset in engineering theories and concepts.
Core courses in construction project management and data analytics enable you to deepen and formalise your project management expertise.
The extensive range of electives gives you the freedom to tailor your studies. Whether that’s structural dynamics, advanced steel design, geotechnical engineering design or adaptive reuse of structures, you'll structure your degree to specific interests and career goals.
Put your skills to practice in up to 450 hours of industry placement, where you’ll build important professional relationships. You’ll also complete a major research and capstone design project, honing your knowledge in engineering practices.
Key features
- Study advanced courses in structural analysis and design.
- Graduate job ready - undertake specialised elective courses aligned to your specific interests and career goals.
- Apply your skills in industry settings by completing up to 450 hours of professional experience.
- Build on your project management skillset through courses in engineering project management and data analytics.
- Engage in capstone design and research projects, sharpening your research skills.
- The university's stackable qualifications mean you can complete your studies at a pace and level of commitment that suits you.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
Mawson Lakes Campus
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 66 units for all core courses.
- 12 units for all work-integrated learning.
- 18 units for electives.
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 66 units for all of the following:
- Professional Engineering Management
- Engineering Data Analytics
- Master's Engineering Research Project A
- Master's Engineering Research Project B (12 units)
- Geotechnical Engineering Design
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Structural Mechanics
- Structural Steel Design
- Timber and Masonry Design
- Civil and Environmental Design Project
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
A completed four-year bachelor's or bachelor's honours degree or higher in a field relevant to the chosen engineering specialisation from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You could lead seismic retrofitting projects, enhancing the resilience of existing buildings and structures to earthquake activity. Maybe you’ll support space exploration efforts through the design of safe, secure habitats and structures for astronauts. Or perhaps you’ll specialise in advanced materials and composite structures, uncovering new ways to construct more durable, lightweight bridges and buildings.
Whatever your career goal, there’s a path for you. You could work in a wide range of sectors, including:
- Civil Construction
- Consulting Engineering Firms
- Government Agencies
- Mining, Oil and Gas
- Renewable Energy
- Research and Development
- Transportation
Fees and CSP
Estimated student contribution amount per 1.0 EFTSL (48 units) in 2026: $9,537 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.