Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or an international equivalent.

240 credit point pathway (2 years):
Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction.

180 credit point pathway (18 months):
Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.

120 credit point pathway (12 months):
Successful completion of a 4 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) with honours in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or construction or international equivalent.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.

Selection criteria

  • Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend.

  • The University will access your official transcript upon application.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

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What you'll study

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Master of Construction and Engineering Management, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 120 credit points from chosen Core

Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS CEM5ACS 1 15
ADVANCED ENGINEERING INNOVATION EMS5AEI 1 15
APPLIED MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERS EMS5EMT 1 15
AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY AND PRACTICE EMS5AEE 1 15
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING CEM5BIM 1 15
CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT CEM5EPM 1 15
INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN CIV4ID 1 15
NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PLA4NMC 1 15
ENGINEERING RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND APPLICATION ELE5ERM 2 15
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CEM5PMS 2 15
PROJECT PROCUREMENT METHODS CEM5PPM 2 15
RISK AND COST ENGINEERING EMS5RCE 2 15

Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points
ADVANCED RESEARCH BASED LEARNING (A) EMS5ARA 2 30
ADVANCED RESEARCH BASED LEARNING (B) EMS5ARB 2 30
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING A EMS5WLA 2 30
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING B EMS5WLB 2 30

Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.

Students to select one learning pathway from the list below.

Pathway

  • Advanced research
  • Work integrated learning

For more information on these please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

Work-Based Learning

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the Regional Reward program

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

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Master of Construction and Engineering Management course and career outcomes

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Course intended learning outcomes

  • Apply advanced understanding of construction management principles and current research to the design and delivery of operations and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure projects using appropriate engineering principles and methods
  • Apply decision making methodologies coherent with engineering project management principles and concepts to sustainable construction practices using established management theoretical frameworks
  • Effectively communicate project management plans, delivery strategies and expected outcomes that appropriately interpret project objectives and stakeholder expectations using critical thinking and judgement
  • Develop risk management plans with intellectual independence by applying advanced knowledge and engineering principles to achieve effective solutions for project risk allocation and mitigation of impact on construction projects
  • Develop strategic management plans to solve engineering problems for projects, that exhibit comprehensive awareness of social, cultural and environmental effects of building and infrastructure projects on communities for sustainable outcomes
  • Effectively communicate technical information orally, in writing, and visually to both technical and non-technical audiences consistent with professional and ethical standards mandated by Engineers Australia
  • Synthesise and evaluate complex information from building and infrastructure projects with creativity and innovation and provide professional engineering and strategic project management advice to construction engineering project teams
  • Manage personal professional engineering development, relationships with key stakeholders and work practices in construction and engineering management with a high level of autonomy

Master of Construction and Engineering Management career opportunities

Possible career paths include:

  • Construction manager
    • Direct staff on the day-to-day operation of job sites and oversee construction projects from beginning to end.
  • Engineering manager
    • Plan and oversee technical operations to help deliver civil engineering and construction projects.
  • Project engineer
    • Plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects either on-site or in the office.

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2025): Indicative based on 2024 fees
A$40 200 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships: Available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.

If you're a La Trobe graduate, you may be eligible for a 10 per cent fee reduction when you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program. See our Alumni Advantage page for further details.

International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Bird Acceptance Grant of 5% of the first-year tuition fees.

If you’re a high-achieving international student from either Vietnam, Cambodia or the Philippines and are considering full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, you can apply to receive a 50 - 100 per cent tuition fees scholarship for the duration of your studies from 2024.

Do you have an excellent academic record? La Trobe High Achiever Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving international students and provide up to a 25 per cent reduction in course fees for selected courses.

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

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CRICOS code: 0101683

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Overview

Key facts

Award Master of Construction and Engineering Management
CRICOS code0101683
Start dates

Indicative based on 2024 start dates

Semester 1 (March 2025), Semester 2 (July 2025)
Duration 2 years full-time
Available locations Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo
Scholarships View fees and scholarships
Annual tuition fee

Indicative based on 2024 fees

A$40 200 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

About the Master of Construction and Engineering Management

Due to multimillion growth in the construction industry, employers are looking for professionals with civil engineering experience who can also meet the demands of multidisciplinary construction environments.

La Trobe's Master of Construction and Engineering Management gives you the blend of knowledge and skills to meet this challenge.You'll learn how to manage complex building, civil or infrastructure projects while implementing sustainable industry practices.

Build skills in project financing and cost control, project negotiation and consultative engagement. The course includes a competitive stream that offer you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build industry contacts with an (800-hour) industry-based learning placement, provided you meet the required academic and work-ready criteria.

Alternatively, you could join a research team on an advanced engineering project. Get real-world experience with our industry partners, including Coffey, John Holland and Fulton Hogan.

You'll learn:

  • Australian Engineering Environment and Sustainability Practices
    • Gain an understanding of Australian engineering industry sustainability practices and build attributes required to make a successful transition from university to the world of work.
  • Construction management
    • Build skills in skills in project planning, professional development and financing to manage people and deliver results.
  • Infrastructure design
    • Learn civil engineering essentials such as site analysis, conceptual site design, traffic impact assessment and designing infrastructure elements.
  • Advanced construction systems
    • Discover the technology, design procedures, structural analysis and management techniques used in the construction industry.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

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