Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil and Structural)

Entry Requirements

A completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in the field of Civil, Mining or Environmental Engineering.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

Course Details

Civil and structural engineers create and maintain buildings, systems and infrastructure. They ensure man-made structures including buildings, bridges, railways, and water channels meet the needs of our society in safe and sustainable ways.

Our Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil and Structural) is suited to engineering graduates and working engineers with relevant experience.

What will you do?

The program acts as a foundational year for the Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural). It’s designed to upskill students for advanced studies and career opportunities. You will:

build and evaluate geotechnical models
analyse structural dynamics using computer technologies
study reinforced concrete and steel design
develop skills for research, communication, critical thinking, business and management.

Career Readiness

Civil and structural engineering graduates can follow careers in a wide range of areas and often find employment in private consulting engineering practices, construction companies, civil engineering service providers, and federal, state and local government departments in Australia and abroad.

Some of the more common careers in civil engineering including structural engineers, water resources engineers, coastal engineers, geotechnical engineers, transportation and highways engineers, and materials and testing engineers.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

Deep discipline knowledge
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork and communication skills
Career and leadership readiness
Intercultural and ethical competency
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Catchment Management, Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Harbour / Water Engineering, Hydrogeologist, Water Resources Engineer