Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)

VU course code: NHEC | CRICOS: 084873M | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

4 years

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Tuition fee per semester : AU$18,800

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

29 July 2024

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Overview

Prepare for a career designing practical and sustainable community infrastructure, with a degree in civil engineering from VU.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) covers the planning, design, construction and management of essential infrastructure. This includes:

commercial and industrial buildings
water supply and wastewater systems
irrigation, drainage and flood protection systems
bridges, roads and transport systems
port harbour and airport facilities.

VU’s civil engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers. Our focus on practical teaching and work experience will have you job-ready on graduation. We offer industry placements and high-tech engineering laboratories.

As a civil engineer, you can run your own practice or work for government authorities, private industry consulting firms, or major construction companies.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Integrate conceptual understanding of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences with advanced specialist bodies of knowledge within the civil engineering discipline;

Exhibit expertise and professional judgement in engineering design practice which acknowledges contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline;

Adapt theoretical knowledge applicable to the discipline and propose creative, innovative and sustainable engineering practices;

Critically evaluate both sources and validity of information and use established processes for information management;

Plan and execute a research project, professional project or piece of scholarship which demonstrates intellectual independence and contributes to the evidence base within the engineering discipline;

Discriminate and defend the application of established engineering methods and processes to promote systems which resolve existing and emerging complex engineering problems (including those that require cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills);

Present clear and coherent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences;

Exemplify the requisite characteristics for team leadership and membership appropriate to specific purposes, projects and contexts;

Apply professional ethics and accountabilities in their engineering practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
: VU's College of Sport, Health and Engineering follows a teaching method of problem-based learning. Our students learn to approach engineering problems independently, resolving issues with creative and practical solutions.

Our focus on local engineering examples, site visits, and input from external industry-based lecturers will help you graduate job-ready for a career in civil engineering.

You’ll also benefit from work placements and industry projects that give you the practical experience needed to confidently begin your career. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of industry placement.
: Female engineers excel in solving problems of social significance, making a positive impact on society and the environment.

Our Women in Science & Engineering program supports our current university students, and inspires women to choose engineering and science careers.

We run hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines for secondary-school students. Our support continues throughout undergraduate and postgraduate study, with mentoring, seminars and workshops featuring female engineers.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.

Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.

Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering), students will be required to complete:

384 credit points of Core studies

Students are required to produce documented evidence of the completion of 12 weeks professional experience.

Accreditation:

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership.

First Class Honours:

To be eligible for completion with First Class Honours, students must achieve:

A minimum weighted average of 60% over year levels 1 to 3;
A minimum weighted average of 80% in year level 4;
An average HD grade for the final year units, NEF4101 Research Project 1 and NEF4201 Research Project 2.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

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CAREERS

As a civil engineer, you can run your own practice, or find work in a wide range of government departments, private consulting firms, or major construction companies. Consulting and contract engineering roles include planning and design, operations and construction.

Job titles in civil engineering include: