Course overview
Civil construction engineers specialise in the construction of large projects such as high-rise apartments or office blocks. They require high-level skills in communication, leadership, critical thinking and project management.
You’ll learn all the key skills you need to become a professional civil engineer, as well as gain an understanding of human resources, finance, environmental planning and law. This includes how to support the preparation of development applications and environmental impact assessments. With cross-faculty subjects, you’ll also learn the details of building services such as lifts, air conditioning, cabling, IT and telecommunications.
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Practical experience
All students are required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks work experience. Students in the Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice undertake 2 x 6-month Work Integrated Learning internships in year 2 and year 4 which integrates theory with practice.
Fees and charges
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Majors
Areas of study
Civil engineering, construction, construction materials, design, geotechnics, project management, structural analysis, surveying, water.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
You can work in any of the areas suggested for the Civil major, plus find opportunities with developers, consultants, project management for construction developments. Graduates have the opportunity of working around the world as well as throughout Australia.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in Civil Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
28.4-30.6Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- CityNSW