Develop your advanced engineering skills by contributing to an industry focused research project and identify solutions to existing and emerging civil and infrastructure engineering problems. The School of Engineering conducts research in a broad spectrum of topics with the overall vision of delivering sustainability, longevity and efficiency of infrastructure essential for the 21st century. Our research strengths are in the fields of: asset management and decision making for optimized management of infrastructure challenges in supporting infrastructure in reactive and unsaturated soils design of new material and structural forms and optimization innovative and sustainable materials predicting remaining life of structures including bridges, buildings, tunnels and underground utilities considering changes in climate strengthening of structures using innovative techniques sustainable construction You can select between applied research well supported by industry which will deliver innovative new products and processes, and fundamental research leading to ground breaking new knowledge. You will be closely supervised while you work on a project within one of the following research areas: computational mechanics construction engineering construction management construction materials geotechnical engineering high-strength and high-performance concrete infrastructure maintenance and management structural engineering structural optimization transport engineering water systems engineering and water resources This master’s degree may be undertaken in a project or thesis mode. International student visa holders can only study full-time. Research methods for engineering and related disciplines Research methods courses step you through the literature review and preparing your research proposal for confirmation of candidature. They are taught in large discipline groups. You may need to complete an ethics module to ensure your research is ethical and responsible. Research techniques You may elect to take (where relevant) electives in qualitative or quantitative research techniques once data collection has begun. You can use your own data to explore different research analysis techniques. Your supervisor will help you decide when you should take these electives. Career A master’s degree will provide you with a foundation for further studies into a PhD and employment in senior leadership and management research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate organizations. Further study If you excel in your master degree by research, you can continue your research in a doctorate (PhD). This involves four years of research under the supervision of a senior researcher.