The Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil Structures) is for students who wish to become competent professional structural engineers equipped with advanced discipline-specific knowledge and skills for the design and analysis of building and civil structures, as well as the advanced uses of both ordinary and new construction materials. The course will have an applied industry focus and present a variety of units relevant to professional practice in the field. The skills involved are common to all sizes of organisations, including public sector, private sector and non-profit.

The skills attained from the program should assist graduates gaining employment in a range of industries including consulting engineering, construction, local government and public and private infrastructure owners.