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Overview

Civil engineering is an international profession that involves the design, construction, operation and improvement of the built environment. Civil engineers provide the technical expertise and management skills to plan, design, construct, maintain and rehabilitation of such facilities as buildings, bridges, dams, water supply systems, waste treatment systems, road and rail networks, air and sea ports in a sustainable manner to reduce the impact on the environment.

7 reasons for studying Civil Engineering at Swinburne

  1. Industry Based Learning (IBL)
  2. Industry focused curriculum on sustainable infrastructure
  3. High employment rate for graduates
  4. Smaller class sizes with practical design exercises
  5. Excellent teaching/student satisfaction
  6. Excellent location in Hawthorn
  7. International opportunities (Sarawak campus, Study Abroad and IBL)

Career Opportunities

Civil Engineering is an increasingly challenging and satisfying career with opportunities as planners, designers, contractors, construction managers, researchers

Civil Engineers are employed in both the private and public sectors including public authorities, local government, consulting firms, industry whilst some develop their own business.

Civil engineering provides excellent preparation for many general managerial positions in a wide range of businesses. Swinburne graduates are in strong demand and are highly respected across all sectors of professional employment.

Courses

Local Students

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

International Students

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Students may also be interested in undertaking both the Master of Technology (Civil) and the Master of Technology Management (Construction Management), resulting in a combined duration of two years.

Students who successfully complete the Master of Technology (Civil) will receive six months of exemptions when they enrol in the Master of Technology Management (Construction Management) and receive two master degrees in two years!

Brochures

Civil (Postgraduate)

Civil Engineering Brochure (Postgraduate)

Construction Management

Construction Management Brochure (Postgraduate)