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Bachelor of Engineering (Building Engineering)

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Learn the engineering skills to launch a career in building construction, planning and project management.  Building engineers understand the structural systems and environmental sustainability practices of buildings.

Building Engineering is only offered by Victoria University and is highly regarded by the building industry.  This multi-disciplinary training program offers knowledge in:

  • construction technology
  • legal/statutory and financial procedures
  • structural action
  • thermo-fluid
  • electric power systems relevant to buildings

As part of your study, you will gain hands-on experience and problem-solving skills working on projects in the workplace and community.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

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Careers

As a Building Engineer you may have a career in:

  • Construction and project management
  • Building construction planning
  • Facility managers
  • Project planning and feasibility
  • Design of building structures and services systems
  • Fire protection systems
  • Environmental sustainability of buildings

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

In the context of centuries of human enterprise in constructing the built environment, Building Engineering is a recent and distinctly modern profession. Building Engineers are involved in the entire building process, with a primary focus on building construction planning and project management studies. They require a multi-disciplinary training program that includes an understanding of construction technology, legal/statutory and financial procedures as well as an understanding of structural systems, HVAC, electrical power systems and sustainable design approaches relevant to buildings. The course includes examples of current building projects together with teaching input from practicing engineers and other professionals in industry.

The objectives of the course are to produce graduates who:

  • have a solid foundation of scientific, engineering and project management knowledge;
  • can develop creative, practical and sustainable solutions for planning and managing construction of building structural and building services systems;
  • can communicate appropriately and effectively in different modes with different audiences;
  • can work independently and collaboratively;
  • can understand community needs in the context of societal aspirations and expectations for sustainability and the built environment;
  • have both the skills and motivation to continue learning as professionals; and
  • are work-ready and thus attractive to prospective employers in the building construction industry.
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Units and electives

The Bachelor of Engineering (Building Engineering) is a 384 credit point degree.

For midyear entry students, the expected minimum number of semesters to complete the course will be nine semesters (4.5 years).

Structures stream

Services stream

Structures stream

Services stream

Structures stream

Services stream

Structures stream

Services stream

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:
Candidates applying for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Building Engineering) must ensure that they have submitted for approval, evidence of having undertaken a minimum of 12 weeks industrial experience relevant to the course to satisfy Engineers Australia requirements.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • TAFE:

    Students with a suitable VET qualification can apply for admission in the normal manner.

  • Year 12:

    The prerequisite subjects for admission into the first year of the course are based on entry at post Year 12, Victorian Certificate of Education, or equivalent level and are as follows: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics.

    Selection Mode: CY12: ATAR and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: Academic record (see institutional page). Middle Band: Completing chemistry, physics and/ or specialist mathematics = an aggregate 3 points higher per study, to a maximum 9 points. Persons transferring from other courses or having overseas or other entrance qualifications of at least equivalent standard should apply for admission in the normal manner.

  • International: Full-fee paying international students must have qualifications which are equivalent to those listed above. In addition, they must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language: • IELTS - an overall band score of 6+ or equivalent, subject to individual profile.
  • Mature:

    Mature age students demonstrating equivalence to the above can apply in the normal manner.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.
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How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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