Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)

VU course code: NHEC | CRICOS: 084873M | Level of study: Undergraduate
4 years
In person

Tuition: per semester AU$18,800

Footscray Park
24 February 2025
Overview

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.

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.

10% discount for alumni

If you’ve previously completed a qualification with us (and didn't apply through an agent), you may be eligible for a 10% discount. Not available for single-package courses.

Find out how

Fees

Scholarships

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:

  • structural engineer
  • water engineer
  • civil engineer
  • environmental engineer
  • geotechnical engineer
  • project engineer
  • construction engineering
  • roads and transport engineer.

As a student or graduate member, you’ll gain access to EA Connect to find more work placement opportunities in the engineering industry.

Salaries & employment rates

Use Jobs and Skills Australia to find employment rates and the average salary for civil engineers in Australia.

Professional Accreditation/Industry Recognition

Engineers Australia

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