Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) /Bachelor of Applied Innovation
Majoring in Civil
75.0
Choose your major
Architectural
This major combines structural and environmental building engineering with architectural creativity. You'll be creating the buildings of tomorrow in both on-site class and unique industry placements.
Biomedical
Learn to improve health care and quality of life through the application of electrical, electronics and systems engineering in medicine and biology.
Civil
Build the future – literally – with a Swinburne civil major, featuring technical excellence and a host of real-world industry learning opportunities.
Electrical and Electronic
Gain technical expertise in power system design, electronics, control systems, signal processing and embedded systems.
Mechanical
Learn the core concepts of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy as you participate in industry-based projects and practical workshops.
Product Design
The product design major combines the creativity and human-centred approach of industrial design with the academic rigour of engineering science and innovation.
Robotics and Mechatronics
Discover three traditional engineering disciplines – mechanical, electronics and software – as you bolster your CV with real industry experiences.
Software
Dive into a career in advanced software engineering with an emphasis on teamwork, problem solving and practical software engineering skills.
Overview
Use your existing engineering degree to expand your career prospects. With a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Applied Innovation, you'll be challenged to make connections between engineering, information technology and social mobility. You could work as an innovation specialist, analyst, consultant, transformation lead or strategic designer.
Course prerequisites have changed
The maths requirement now includes General Maths for Semester 1, 2025 entry. Please see the Entry requirements tab for updated information.
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Your major
Civil
Build the future – literally – with a Swinburne civil major featuring technical excellence and a host of real-world industry learning opportunities. Gain the technical expertise and management skills needed to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure, with plenty of hands-on workplace learning. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.
Your industry experience
To maximise experiential learning, you’ll also get real-world work experience in the form of placements, internships and industry-based projects. At the end of it all, you’ll emerge job-ready with a comprehensive portfolio.
Skills you’ll learn
- Problem solving
- Engineering principles
- Analytical problem solving
- Critical thinking
Your career opportunities
- Civil engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Design/mechanical engineer
- Innovation lead
- Strategic designer
- Product manager
Key codes
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
Why Swinburne?
86.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course
#45 for automation and control
Top 75 for civil engineering
Top 100 for electrical and electronic engineering
Qualifications
One of the following:
- successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
Guaranteed Entry ATAR
75.0
You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.
If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject bonuses, equity schemes or other factors. Use the above ATAR as a guide on your eligibility, and see the course handbook page for more information on entry requirements.
Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.
*Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.
Course prerequisites
These prerequisites have been updated for Semester 1 2025 entry
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
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.
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.
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.
Apply for a pathway course
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.
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Associate Degree of Engineering
2 years full-time, 16 units max credit
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering Design)
2 years full-time, 12 units max credit
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)
2 years full-time, 11-12 units max credit
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineeering Design)
2 years full-time, 10-12 units max credit
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
2 years full-time, 10-12 units max credit
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Diploma of Engineering (UniLink)
8 months full-time, 8 units max credit
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Associate Degree of Engineering
2 years full-time, 16 units max credit
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Diploma of Engineering (UniLink)
8 months full-time, 8 units max credit
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering Design)
2 years full-time, 12 units max credit
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Associate Degree of Applied Technologies - Advanced Manufacturing
2 years full-time, 8 units max credit
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)
2 years full-time, 11-12 units max credit
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
2 years full-time, 10-12 units max credit
Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.
How credit points work
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Applied Innovation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
What your course could look like
Units are listed in a proposed sequence. However this can be amended depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.
Units of study | Unit code |
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Core units | |
Introduction to Programming
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10009 |
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10001 |
Calculus and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH10012 |
Energy and Motion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHY10001 |
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10025 |
Engineering Materials
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10002 |
Engineering Mechanics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10003 |
Linear Algebra and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH10013 |
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit |
EAT20008 |
Final Year Capstone Project 1
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design |
ENG40005 |
Final Year Capstone Project 2
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design |
ENG40006 |
Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Software |
EAT40005 |
Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Software |
EAT40006 |
Engineering Technology Project A
Core unit, Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics |
ENG40007 |
Engineering Technology Project B
Core unit, Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics |
ENG40008 |
Major units (Civil) | |
Topographical Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE20001 |
Digital Engineering Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE20015 |
Structural Mechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE20004 |
Statistics and Computation for Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH20010 |
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 |
Fluid Mechanics 1: Forces and Energy
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE20003 |
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 |
Engineering Management Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MME30002 |
Cost Engineering Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE30005 |
Geotechnical Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE40001 |
Structural Design of Low Rise Buildings
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE40002 |
Water Engineering Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE40010 |
Infrastructure Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE40006 |
Engineering Data Analytics and Applications
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE40011 |
Units of study | Unit code |
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Core units | |
Exploring Creativity and Innovation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INV10001 |
Fundamentals of Innovation Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INV10002 |
Innovation Sandpit
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INV10003 |
Responsible Innovation Futures
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INV10004 |
Innovation for Challenges of Today
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INV20001 |
Innovation for the Future
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INV20002 |
Applied Innovation Internship
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INV20003 |
Applied Innovation Studio A
Core unit, 25.0 credit points |
INV30001 |
Applied Innovation Studio B
Core unit, 25.0 credit points |
INV30002 |
Leadership and Facilitation of Innovation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INV30003 |
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$8,948
Total fee* ($AUD)
$44,740
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$43,340.00
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.
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.
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.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
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.
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.
Professional placement fees
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
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Apply through VTAC
International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.
VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.