Civil engineers design and construct our infrastructure. They are key members of teams involved in the design and construction of buildings, bridges, roads, highways, harbours, dams, irrigation and water supplies, municipal infrastructure and other large structures and projects.

As our built environment becomes increasingly complicated, ambitious construction projects can only be completed by teams of people with different skills, working together. The civil engineer is central to this process.

In the first two years of your course you will develop basic scientific, mathematical and practical skills. You'll learn how to use these skills to solve engineering problems, first in the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY) and then by developing specific civil engineering attributes in your second year of study.

In your third year you will apply these skills in structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, hydraulics, construction and professional practice.

In your final year, you will integrate your design, construction and management skills in large civil engineering projects and undertake a major research project. You will select units from specialty options in structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources and environmental engineering.

Examples of project topics include structural integrity analysis and design, construction materials science or pavement design, water quality, water systems design, and construction management applications.

Why study

• Civil engineers are in very high demand and this trend is expected to continue well into the future.
• This professional and practical-orientated course is highly prized by graduates and respected by professional engineers.
• Later in your career, you may choose to establish your own consultancy as an expert in your field. Civil and construction engineers have skills that are readily transferable between employers and they often find work internationally.

How this course will make you industry ready

• This course combines two disciplines – civil engineering and construction engineering – into one fully comprehensive course.
• This qualification will equip you to be work-ready as soon as you graduate.
• Upon graduation you may find employment with consulting engineers, large contractors, specialist subcontractors and government authorities who create and maintain a range of infrastructure.

Professional recognition

Graduates fulfil the stage one competencies required by Engineers Australia.

Careers

• Civil engineer

• Design engineer
• Site engineer
• Structural engineer
• Building contractor

Industries

• Construction
• Consulting
• Contracting
• Government
• Mining