Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)

Bachelor (Honours)

Civil engineers design, build and maintain the infrastructure that underpins modern life. They make sure bridges, roads, tunnels, railways, dams, airports and water channels meet the needs of our society in a sustainable way.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

334211, 097237K

Intake Months

Jul, Feb

International Fees

$51,000 per year / $204,000 total

ATAR

80

About this course

Build a global career

Civil engineers design, build and maintain the infrastructure that underpins modern life. They make sure bridges, roads, tunnels, railways, dams, airports and water channels meet the needs of our society in a sustainable way.

The University of Adelaide is ranked 36 in the world for Civil Engineering*.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil) has a strong focus on design. You'll learn from award-winning academics in state-of-the-art facilities as you:

study structural design and mechanics in depth
access new technologies forming the basis of future design practice
work on real-life projects
interact with professionals through an industry-led design practice course
complete an eight-week practical experience.

Majors are available in:

Construction management
Environmental engineering
Renewable energy
Structures and Infrastructure engineering

Minors are available in:

Defence Systems
Entrepreneurship
Humanitarian Engineering

Career pathways

You will graduate as an accredited engineer. You might supervise major water projects or the building of sea-bridges. You could connect remote communities as a road and highway engineer. Perhaps you'll design high-speed railways or help with the construction of an Australian hyperloop.

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Ranked #36 globally for civil engineering^
Graduates qualify for professional membership with Engineers Australia
Showcase your work and network with future employers at Ingenuity

^ARWU, 2022

Course structure

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) focuses on engineering problem-solving, and design and analysis, using modern, computer-based methods. The first and second years of the program develop mathematics and science skills, with fundamental engineering and design courses. Third and fourth years include professional engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and project work within the main areas of structural, geotechnical and water engineering.

Students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.

Program Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this program were informed by the University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes, Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies and the characteristics of the Adelaide Engineering graduate.

Graduates of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) will be able to:

Contribute to the design of creative, sustainable, economic and safe solutions, which satisfy the objectives of clients and stakeholders.
Demonstrate a broad, theory-based understanding of the mathematical, natural and physical sciences underpinning engineering practice, and evaluate the differences between theoretical and applied system behaviour.
Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the computer and information sciences that underpin engineering practice.
Demonstrate a substantial and contemporary body-of-knowledge of engineering methods, tools and processes for a specific discipline, complemented by relevant knowledge from related disciplines.
Professionally and ethically conduct themselves and their work, respecting the communities and cultural norms within which that work is carried out.
Communicate objectively and effectively, in written and oral forms, to lay and expert audiences.
Apply critical and independent thinking to make sound judgements, based on evidence, theory and logical reasoning.
Maintain and develop knowledge of advancements in engineering practice and research in the specific discipline, and apply this knowledge innovatively when devising solutions
Be an effective, emotionally and culturally intelligent team member, with leadership potential.
Apply a systems approach to managing and developing solutions to complex problems.

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Adelaide.

80.2%

Overall satisfaction

88.3%

Skill scale

73.9%

Teaching scale

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