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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)

Study Civil Engineering at Flinders

Use creativity and innovation to solve civil engineering problems.

Prepare yourself to solve civil engineering problems, taking into account social, economic and environmental concerns. The degree covers the four main civil engineering themes of structures, transport, water and geomechanics, then applies them to infrastructure design and construction.

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Prerequisites

SACE stage two specialist mathematics or mathematical methods or equivalent.

Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of SACE stage two physics or equivalent is assumed.

2019 selection rank

75.00

Guaranteed selection rank

80.00

TAFElink

Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224791

Delivery mode
On campus:
  • – Tonsley
Online: No.
Duration

4 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2019: $9,352
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Why study Civil Engineering at Flinders

  • Prepares you to plan, design, build and maintain buildings, infrastructure and resources
  • Learn in purpose-built civil engineering labs and facilities in the new technology precinct at Tonsley
  • Designed in close collaboration with industry to meet future development needs in civil engineering
  • Nationally recognised integrated work placement gives you practical industry experience
  • Undertake interdisciplinary learning with engineering students from other disciplines

Your career

This degree prepares you for a career as a professional civil engineer, who are currently in high demand.

Potential occupations include:

  • graduate civil engineer
  • graduate civil design engineer
  • traffic and road safety officer
  • graduate project manager
  • laboratory engineer.

Potential employers include:

  • design consultancies
  • government agencies
  • construction industry
  • mining industry.

Professional recognition/accreditation

This degree is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • core topics in electronics, professional skills, engineering design, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, and mathematics.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • core topics in engineering mathematics, mechanics and structures, fluid mechanics, infrastructure systems engineering, civil engineering design, engineering geology and geomechanics, structural engineering, and geographical information systems.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • core topics in geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transport systems engineering, hydraulics and water engineering, project management for engineering and science, and workplace preparation
  • a 20-week industry placement.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:
  • a major civil engineering honours thesis allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research
  • topics in advanced civil engineering design, and standards, ethics and compliance
  • design of a major piece of infrastructure
  • a selection of electives in allied science and engineering areas.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • Through our extensive industry links, undertake a 20-week industry placement program of structured work experience with a local, national or international organisation.
  • Develop practical professional skills and knowledge.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree.

You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

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How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering Science.

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

View further details

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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Last Updated: 15 May 2019
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