Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

With a degree in civil engineering technology, you can help create our modern world. Learn how to design and engineer skyscrapers, roads, bridges, water and drainage systems, civil engineers do it all. Melbourne Polytechnic's Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) was developed with rigorous consultation with industry stakeholders to provide a versatile degree with an option to exit to industry with an Associate Degree after the first two years of study. The civil engineering industry has been growing very strongly for the past five years and new employment opportunities are anticipated to grow by another 10% by 2023. With a growing interest in sustainability and finding new ways for our cities to function into the future, civil engineering is more vital than ever.

At Melbourne Polytechnic, we pride ourselves on creating industry-ready graduates, and this Bachelor degree is no different. Our industry-based teachers bring practical knowledge and hands-on experience to your training. Our degrees are professionally accredited by Engineers Australia. You can choose to specialise either in structural engineering, municipal/transportation engineering or construction management in your third and fourth year. During the final semester, you'll engage in a major project. The project could be a real life project from industry or a simulated one. You'll learn real-world skills in real-world contexts and graduate with the skills needed to work in the many industries that rely on civil engineers.

Graduates from Melbourne Polytechnic's Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) could find work across a wide variety of industries. Structural engineering graduates might work in bridge design, highway structures, hydraulic structures or oil, gas and mineral exploration. Municipal/transportation engineering graduates design, maintain and construct public walkways, water supplies and drainage networks, waste management systems, town planning and subdivision or transportation systems. Construction engineering graduates might work on large infrastructure projects, including highways, airports, ports and dams, bridges, mines and other complex building projects. As a civil engineer, your contribution is limited only by your imagination.

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) incorporates a Work Integrated Learning program that will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to gain valuable industry experience with our key industry partners.

You will be able to contextualise and apply your theoretical learning in a real work environment whilst developing and strengthening your employability and networking skills.

From 2021, students commencing their studies in The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) will undertake Work Integrated Learning opportunities through internships, placements and industry based projects. Work Integrated Learning may occur onsite or through a virtual/remote environment.

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) program consists of a 300 hour Work Integrated Learning hurdle (capstone) subject (BET410).

For students opting to exit with the Associate Degree, there is a 220 hour Work Integrated Learning hurdle (capstone) subject (BET210).

Professional practice opportunities are also offered throughout the year for students to attend, engage in and network with our industry partners.