Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
- IELTS - 6.0 not less than 6.0
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.
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.