Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) provides you with the technical expertise and management skills needed to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure.

You’ll learn comprehensive engineering theory and gain practical design experience that allows you to design infrastructure such as buildings, dams, road and rail networks, plus more.

View the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) course handbook
Is your course available for Midyear entry?

Starting midyear means getting your study goals under way before the year is over. Semester 2 begins Monday 29 July, 2024.

Your industry experience

Students apply their learning in a professionally focused, multidisciplinary project during their third year of study. They also undertake at least 12 weeks of relevant work experience.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Engineering technical skills
  • Engineering principles
  • Project planning
  • Analytical problem solving

Your career opportunities

  • Civil Engineer
  • Infrastructure engineer
  • Construction manager
  • Research engineer

Key codes

CRICOS course code
084575K
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Qualifications

Entry into the course is determined by invitation only.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Learn more about RPL

Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

How credit points work

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) consists of a total of 33 units (32 units with 400 credit points total and one compulsory non-credit unit).

Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. In each academic year, eight units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points. The typical full-time student's average weekly workload during semester is expected to be 50 hours of personal study and class attendance time. Class attendance time includes lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning, laboratory and field sessions, and will vary in different semesters.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours), students must complete a total of 400 credit points comprising:

12
Core units
+
16
Major units
+
4
Elective units
+
1
Compulsory no-credit unit
=
4-year bachelor degree

What your course could look like

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENG10001
Engineering Materials
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENG10002
Engineering Mechanics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENG10003
Digital and Data Systems
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENG10004
Calculus and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MTH10012
Linear Algebra and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MTH10013
Statistics and Computation for Engineering
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MTH20010
Energy and Motion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
PHY10001
Electronics and Electromagnetism
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
PHY10004
Engineering Management Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MME30002
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit
EAT20008
Final Year Research Project 1 (Civil and Infra)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
CIE40003
Foundation Engineering
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
CIE40000
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit
EAT20008
Major units
Foundation Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CIE40000
Sanitary & Environmental Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CIE40001
Topographical Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE20001
Computer Aided Engineering (Civil)
Major unit
CVE20002
Design of Concrete Structures
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE20003
Geomechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE20004
Road Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE20005
Urban Water Resources
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE30001
Design of Steel Structures
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE30002
Transport Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE30003
Cost Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE30004
Structural Design of Low Rise Buildings
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE40002
Infrastructure Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
CVE40006
Fluid Mechanics 1: Forces and Energy
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MEE20003
Structural Mechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MEE20004
Engineering Management 2
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MME40001
Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

View course handbook

2024 fees

2024 fees

Fees are estimates only

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply to 2024 unit enrolments for HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front. 

Find out more about fees

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Financials
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.
Learn more about paying your fees

Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

  • are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
  • hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
  • hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2024 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

Learn more about scholarships

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

Learn more about scholarships

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

Representatives and agents
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