UndergraduateEngineering
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
This major prepares you to become a civil engineer by combining contemporary theory with industry-led projects. You'll build the skills to confidently design, construct and maintain the built infrastructure systems that are essential to everyday life. Learn to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions that benefit both organisations and the wider community. Throughout the major, you'll explore a diverse range of civil engineering disciplines, including structural, water, geotechnical and transportation engineering, as well as civil engineering materials. This major is studied within Deakin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), which prepares you for professional engineering practice through project-based learning, industry connections and 60 days of professional placement.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Sustainable Design
- Engineering Physics
- Applied Algebra and Statistics
- Engineering in Society
- Materials Engineering Project
- Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Year 2: Field Investigation
- Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Modelling
- Structural Design
- Stress and Failure Analysis
- Road and Pavement Engineering
- Year 3: Water Engineering Design
- Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Theory of Structures
- Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Professional Practice
- Year 4: Engineering Project A (capstone)
- Traffic and Transport Engineering
- Engineering Project B (capstone)
- Infrastructure Engineering
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Year 12 completion or equivalent with strong mathematics; ATAR as per current guide
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