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Civil engineering

Why research Civil engineering?

Our core objective is to meet the needs of the Australian community whilst achieving the highest international standards. Our major research interests include concrete structures, environmental engineering, environmental impact assessment, finite elements, geomechanics, hydrology and water resources, numerical methods in structural engineering and transportation engineering. Collaborate with the best minds in your field locally and internationally. We are a member of Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Australia that attracts more than $340 million in annual funding.

Research specialisations

For more information on research in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering please visit our school and department pages page.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for work in government, business, research organisations and academia locally and abroad.

Courses

Local students

Civil engineering courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Doctor of Philosophy	Melbourne Bendigo Albury-Wodonga	4 years full-time or up to 10 years part-time	Anytime
Doctor of Philosophy continued… Course description Areas of study available in this doctoral program include: agricultural science; behavioural science and psychology; biochemistry; botany; chemistry; civil engineering; computer science and computer engineering; electronic engineering; environmental management and ecology; genetics; information; mathematics; microbiology; pharmacy; physics; psychology; statistical science; and zoology. Prerequisite Candidates with first-class or H2A Honours degrees may be admitted directly to the PhD program. Others are normally required to enrol in a research Master's program and transfer to a PhD after demonstrating a capacity for independent research at a suitable level. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded How to apply Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with a relevant science professional association is possible. Full course details Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Melbourne Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Bendigo Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Albury-Wodonga
2012	Doctor of Philosophy	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	4 years full-time or up to 10 years part-time	Anytime
Doctor of Philosophy continued… Course description Areas of study available in this doctoral program include: agricultural science; behavioural science and psychology; biochemistry; botany; chemistry; civil engineering; computer science and computer engineering; electronic engineering; environmental management and ecology; genetics; information; mathematics; microbiology; pharmacy; physics; psychology; statistical science; and zoology. Prerequisite Candidates with first-class or H2A Honours degrees may be admitted directly to the PhD program. Others are normally required to enrol in a Masters program and transfer to a PhD after demonstrating a capacity for independent research at a suitable level. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded How to apply Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships or download, complete and submit a Doctoral form (PDF 1.4MB) Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with a relevant science professional association is possible. Full course details Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Melbourne Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Bendigo Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Albury-Wodonga
2011	Master of Engineering	Melbourne Bendigo	1-2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time	Anytime
Master of Engineering continued… Course description Areas of study include: Melbourne campus: biomedical engineering; communications systems; control systems; digital signal processing; microelectronics, photonics; telecommunications; and semiconductor materials and devices. Bendigo campus: concrete structures; environmental engineering; environmental impact assessment; finite elements; geomechanics; hydrology and water resources; numerical methods in structural engineering; and transportation engineering. For more information on current research in engineering programs, contact the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Prerequisite Honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or qualifications considered by the Higher Degrees Committee (Research) to provide equivalent preparation for postgraduate research. A Master's Preliminary may be accepted in lieu of an Honours degree. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded Fee amount Indicative (2010): $18,330 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships Full course details Engineering (Master)Melbourne Engineering (Master)Bendigo
2012	Master of Engineering	Bendigo Melbourne	1-2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time	Anytime
Master of Engineering continued… Course description Areas of study include: Melbourne campus: biomedical engineering; communications systems; control systems; digital signal processing; microelectronics, photonics; telecommunications; and semiconductor materials and devices. Bendigo campus: concrete structures; environmental engineering; environmental impact assessment; finite elements; geomechanics; hydrology and water resources; numerical methods in structural engineering; and transportation engineering. For more information on current research in engineering programs, contact the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Prerequisite Honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or qualifications considered by the Higher Degrees Committee (Research) to provide equivalent preparation for postgraduate research. A Master's Preliminary may be accepted in lieu of an Honours degree. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded Fee amount Indicative (2010): $18,330 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships Full course details Engineering (Master)Melbourne Engineering (Master)Bendigo

How to apply

You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.

To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.

Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.

Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.

Fees and scholarships

Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).

There are a range of scholarships available for local students.

International students

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Civil engineering international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011	Doctor of Philosophy (001724M, 006294K, 008712C, 014579G, 072940D, 008710E)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	4 years	Anytime	$22 650
Doctor of Philosophy continued… Year 2011 Course description Areas of study available in this doctoral program include: agricultural science; behavioural science and psychology; biochemistry; botany; chemistry; civil engineering; computer science and computer engineering; electronic engineering; environmental management and ecology; genetics; information; mathematics; microbiology; pharmacy; physics; psychology; statistical science; and zoology. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements Candidates who hold first-class or upper second-class Honours degrees may be admitted directly to the PhD program. Others will normally be required to enrol initially in a research Master's program and transfer to a PhD program when they have demonstrated their capacity for independent research at a suitable level. Additional information Please note: Botany, computer science and statistical science are only offered at the Melbourne campus. Pharmacy is offered only at the Bendigo campus. Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with a relevant science professional association is possible. Course details Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Melbourne Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Bendigo Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Albury-Wodonga
2012	Doctor of Philosophy (001724M, 006294K, 008712C, 014579G, 072940D, 008710E)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	4 years	Anytime	$24 230
Doctor of Philosophy continued… Year 2012 Course description Areas of study available in this doctoral program include: agricultural science; behavioural science and psychology; biochemistry; botany; chemistry; civil engineering; computer science and computer engineering; electronic engineering; environmental management and ecology; genetics; information; mathematics; microbiology; pharmacy; physics; psychology; statistical science; and zoology. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements Candidates who hold first-class or upper second-class Honours degrees may be admitted directly to the PhD program. Others will normally be required to enrol initially in a research Master's program and transfer to a PhD program when they have demonstrated their capacity for independent research at a suitable level. Additional information Please note: Botany, computer science and statistical science are only offered at the Melbourne campus. Pharmacy is offered only at the Bendigo campus. Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with a relevant science professional association is possible. Course details Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Melbourne Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Bendigo Science, Technology and Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)Albury-Wodonga
2011	Master of Engineering (055088K)	Bendigo Melbourne	2 years	Anytime	$22 650
Master of Engineering continued… Year 2011 Course description Areas of study include: Melbourne campus: biomedical engineering; communications systems; control systems; digital signal processing; microelectronics, photonics; telecommunications; and semiconductor materials and devices. Bendigo campus: concrete structures; environmental engineering; environmental impact assessment; finite elements; geomechanics; hydrology and water resources; numerical methods in structural engineering; and transportation engineering. For more information on current research in engineering programs, contact the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Academic entry requirements Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or hold an approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Course details Engineering (Master)Melbourne Engineering (Master)Bendigo
2012	Master of Engineering (055088K)	Bendigo Melbourne	2 years	Anytime	$24 230
Master of Engineering continued… Year 2012 Course description Areas of study include: Melbourne campus: biomedical engineering; communications systems; control systems; digital signal processing; microelectronics, photonics; telecommunications; and semiconductor materials and devices. Bendigo campus: concrete structures; environmental engineering; environmental impact assessment; finite elements; geomechanics; hydrology and water resources; numerical methods in structural engineering; and transportation engineering. For more information on current research in engineering programs, contact the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or Academic entry requirements Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or hold an approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Course details Engineering (Master)Melbourne Engineering (Master)Bendigo

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