Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Design and build the future. Prepare for leadership roles in the construction industry as a Civil engineer.
In this program you will:
- Study topics including advanced structural analysis and design, sustainable transport systems, environmental engineering and engineering project management principles
- Develop professional engineering competencies in teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and research
- Recreate interactive real-life scenarios in UniSC's state-of-the-art visualisation studio and dedicated engineering laboratories
- Choose to upgrade your qualification later by completing an additional 4 courses to earn a Master of Civil Engineering
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2026 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-payingStart
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 1
Career opportunities
- Drainage and Stormwater Engineer
- Infrastructure Asset Officer
- Project Coordinator
- Site Engineer
- Transport Planning Engineer
- Start
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- Trimester 1
- Trimester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Online with mandatory onsite requirements
- Total courses
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- GD002
Required courses from a specified list (8) 96 units
Select a total of 96 units from:
CIV502 Sustainable Transport Systems
CIV503 Environmental Engineering
CIV504 Advanced Structural Analysis and Design
CIV600 Geotechnics and Geohydrology
CIV700 Management of Water Resources
ENG600 Engineering Project Management Principles
ENG700 Integrative Group Project
MEC503 Computational Analysis
MEC701 Advanced Computational Analysis
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Online students will be required to attend campus for approximately two days to carry out practical work if enrolled in the following course: CIV600.
Applicants must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or relevant engineering discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
Additional entry information
This program has standard English language requirements.
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.
- CSP estimate
- A$9,536
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$35,112 - 2026 Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth supported places are substantially subsidised by the Australian Government so that students only pay 'student contribution" amounts. The student contribution amount will vary depending on the course you are studying and how much funding the Government provides.
If you accept a Commonwealth supported place you are a Commonwealth supported student. As a Commonwealth supported student you must make a contribution towards the cost of your education (unless you are enrolled in Enabling or Tertiary Preparation Pathway courses) with the majority of the cost met by the Commonwealth Government.
Commonwealth supported places are only available to domestic students. As a domestic student you are entitled to a Commonwealth supported place in an eligible program if you:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
Fee-paying places
A fee-paying place is not covered by any government subsidy, and you are required to pay the full cost of the courses you are studying.
If you accept a fee-paying place, you can defer the cost of your studies via a FEE-HELP loan. Eligibility for a FEE-HELP loan is the same as for a Commonwealth-supported place. You must:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
Domestic applicants apply for admission direct to UniSC.
Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.
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