Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: March, July
International tuition: A$34,000
Domestic tuition: A$9,359

Program overview

You'll learn: *Sustainable infrastructure Gain a grounding in the design and production of renewable energy systems. *Civil construction Understand civil engineering from a design, practical and project management perspective. *Water resources Water engineering is an essential component of civil engineering. Learn about fluid dynamics, hydraulic systems, hydrological cycles, water quality, water management and water treatment. *Transport engineering Analyse and design multimodal transport facilities, road and pavement structures. *Surveying Take measurements of the earth's surface and perform calculations to produce maps and drawings for civil engineering design and construction. *Computer aided design Use computers and software to design, improve and assess civil engineering projects.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
Entry into a Bachelor Degree program at La Trobe University requires completion of Australian Year 12 (or international equivalent) with a certain grade, and meeting subject pre-requisites (if applicable). Please check your course for details. VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

Career opportunities

As a civil engineering graduate, you'll be well placed to pursue roles that include: *Structural engineer Scope, survey, design and develop residential, industrial, commercial and public projects in building and infrastructure. Liaise with clients and stakeholders, work in teams, write technical reports and follow projects through to completion. Use your knowledge of physics, design and materials to deliver outstanding results. *Water and wastewater engineer Design projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damages. Perform hydraulic modelling and hydraulic structures design. *Transport engineer Plan, design, operate, and manage transport systems to provide for the safe, efficient, comfortable, reliable, and environmental friendly movements of people and goods. *Geotechnical engineer Perform geotechnical studies and investigations to evaluate construction site conditions and design the suitable geo-structures. *Renewable energy engineer Conduct feasibility studies, tender projects and work to budget. Analyse data, refine design and implement project plans to deliver renewable energy solutions. *Project estimator Assess project scope and make recommendations for improving delivery. Deal with costing, quoting, estimation and timelines. Manage stakeholders through clear lines of communication, provide technical guidance and contribute to the improvement of workflow and process. *Construction engineer Oversee diverse, large scale construction projects that may include housing, roads, building sites and sewerage systems. Liaise with management, lead teams and provide valuable knowledge to deliver best practice construction outcomes.

Campus location

Melbourne , Australia