Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) - 4 years requires 4 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.

Student guidance

Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units
Major36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Pre-requisites
Assumed knowledge
Dual offer
English Language requirements

Aims

The course specialisation has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • A strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of civil engineered solutions
  • An awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of civil engineering
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • An ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
  • Well developed written and oral communication skills
  • Structured engineering work experience
  • The ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • An ability to undertake a substantial research-oriented project
  • Preparation for future management roles as professional engineers

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Proficiently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex civil infrastructure
2.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the civil engineering discipline and a deeper understanding of some areas of civil engineering
3.
Apply your skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
4.
Communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies
5.
Work professionally as an individual and in a team
6.
Develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
7.
Engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the areas of civil engineering
8.
Contribute successfully to project management
9.
Plan and execute a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge
10.
Apply skills adopted through the thesis and advanced discipline topics to postgraduate level research or advanced industrial investigation

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation