Master of Engineering

This Civil Engineering specialisation offers in-demand technical skills for a range of careers in infrastructure design and improvement.

It builds on the highly successful and industry-renowned Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering, Honours) and is designed to fulfil the growing demand for professionals with advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills in civil engineering.

Civil engineering is one of the oldest technical professions providing infrastructure for societies. It has a role in both private and public sectors, with job opportunities in planning, designing, constructing and management of essential community infrastructure.

More VU Civil Engineering graduates are in full-time employment in Victoria than any other university graduates (QILT, 2019). With a Master of Engineering, specialising in Civil Engineering, you will be prepared to work in construction, transport, water provision, mining, defence, or government.

The Electrical Power specialisation comprises coursework, design projects and research, with a particular focus on contemporary 'Smart' electricity systems.

The course builds on the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), and is designed to meet the global and national demand for professionals with advanced skills in creating Smart-compliant electricity grids.

Through work-related learning, you will gain expertise in upgrading electricity grids to 21st-century standards – incorporating sensors, electronics, controls, and wireless devices. You will graduate ready for a successful career in this high-demand area.

Gain specialised skills and expertise in the telecommunications field, specifically for wireless and network engineering, with the Master of Engineering Telecommunications specialisation. 

The course builds on the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), and is designed to meet employment demand in the telecommunications industry within Australia and overseas.

Through coursework, design exercises and research, you will gain advanced understanding of connecting mobile broadband and fibre to premises - the current growth drivers of the global telecommunications industry. 

You will benefit from our high research achievements in this area, which place us 'well above world standard' according to the ERA.

Following the overwhelming success of the revolutionary VU Block Model with undergraduate students, we have rolled out the Block Model to our postgraduate courses.

This course is delivered in eight-week mode, which means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once. And with its focused timetables and smaller, collaborative classes, VU’s Block Model gives you more time to connect with your peers, lecturers and industry partners, helping you to build strong professional networks.

The VU Block Model has improved our student results and engagement, and has won multiple international awards for innovation and excellence.

When you study for a Masters of Engineering with VU, you’ll be part of a world-class research environment. The Engineering at VU is ranked well above world standard (outstanding performance) by Excellence in Research for Australia.

You’ll have access to state-of-the art labs with modern equipment. Our support services, programs and infrastructure give you the best road to success in your postgraduate study.

The College of Sport, Health and Engineering has associated institutes and centres that conduct independent research. The centres work closely with industry and community partners to produce cutting-edge, innovative engineering solutions.

As part of your masters research, you’ll have the chance to work with world-class programs within the Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities.

We offer fantastic opportunities to work with other universities and industry partners, as part of your research.

University partnerships include:

• Deakin University
• University of NSW
• Technion
• University of California Los Angeles
• Sunchon National University (Korea)
• Nanjing University of Technology
• Fudan University (China)

Industry and government partners include:

• Barwon Water
• Central Highlands Water
• Crusader Hose Pty Ltd
• CSIRO
• Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd
• Departments of Health, Primary Industries, Sustainability and Environment
• Fonterra cooperative
• Ericsson
• Greater Western Water
• GWMWater
• Intrax
• Maribyrnong City Council
• Melbourne Water
• Multiplex
• Regional Victoria Food Clusters
• Structerre
• Telstra
• Transurban
• Veolia Water Australia Pty Ltd
• Victoria Chemical Company
• Water Research Australia.

We have a range of scholarships for postgraduate research to assist with the costs of study.

The College of Sport, Health and Engineering also provides 10 summer research scholarships to conduct research during the summer (up to 12 weeks) under the supervision of established researchers, and write-up scholarships for students to complete manuscripts for publication with their supervisors.

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students