Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
with a major in Civil – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Selected major: Civil
Gain technical expertise and management skills needed to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, dams, water supply systems, waste treatment systems, road and rail networks, airports and seaports. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) is designed to equip you with technical expertise and management skills in an engineering field of your choice.
Complete core units in your first year to assist in selecting a major. Explore options to undertake a study tour to Malaysia, Turkey or India to get hands-on practical experience and work with local communities.
Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. This Professional Degree includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree. And in units Final Year Research Project 1 and 2 (ENG40001 and ENG40002), you'll apply your learning in a professionally focused, industry-linked project during your final year of study.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Duration
5 Year/s
Full-time
VTAC codes
- 3400210751 (CSP)
- 3400210753 (IFP)
Faculty
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
CRICOS code
095879C
Fees
A$37600 (annual for 2021)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search 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. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
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.
Course details
- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 475 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
View Swinburne Engineering Competencies relevant to learning outcomes for this course.
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, Design and Innovation | ENG10001 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Materials | ENG10002 | 12.5 |
| Mechanics of Structures | ENG10003 | 12.5 |
| Digital and Data Systems | ENG10004 | 12.5 |
| Calculus and Applications | MTH10012 | 12.5 |
| Linear Algebra and Applications | MTH10013 | 12.5 |
| Energy and Motion | PHY10001 | 12.5 |
| Electronics and Modern Physics | PHY10004 | 12.5 |
| Either Mathematics 3A - for Architectural, Civil, Construction, Mechanical, Product Design and Software majors | MTH20010 | 12.5 |
| or Mathematics 3B - for Biomedical, Electrical and Electronic, Robotics and Mechatronics, and Telecommunications majors | MTH20014 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Management 1 † | MME30001 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research Project 1 *† | ENG40001 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research Project 2 *† | ENG40002 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation
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Selected major: Civil
Gain technical expertise and management skills needed to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, dams, water supply systems, waste treatment systems, road and rail networks, airports and seaports. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Topographical Engineering | CVE20001 | 12.5 |
| Computer Aided Engineering | CVE20002 | 12.5 |
| Design of Concrete Structures | CVE20003 | 12.5 |
| Geomechanics | CVE20004 | 12.5 |
| Road Engineering | CVE20005 | 12.5 |
| Fluid Mechanics 1 | MEE20003 | 12.5 |
| Structural Mechanics | MEE20004 | 12.5 |
| Urban Water Resources † | CVE30001 | 12.5 |
| Design of Steel Structures † | CVE30002 | 12.5 |
| Transport Engineering † | CVE30003 | 12.5 |
| Cost Engineering † | CVE30004 | 12.5 |
| Geotechnical Engineering *† | CVE40001 | 12.5 |
| Structural Design of Low Rise Buildings *† | CVE40002 | 12.5 |
| Water and Environmental Engineering *† | CVE40004 | 12.5 |
| Infrastructure Design Project *† | CVE40006 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Management 2 † | MME40001 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation
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Placement
4 units (100 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Professional Placement A | ENG20003 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement B | ENG20004 | 25 |
| Work Experience in Industry A | WEI20001 | 25 |
| Work Experience in Industry B | WEI20002 | 25 |
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Other studies
2 units (25 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 25 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
- apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
- communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
- reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Work Integrated Learning
This degree includes a mandatory 12-month professional placement. This placement provides invaluable full-time, paid work experience. You'll earn credit towards your degree and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can participate in other Work Integrated Learning opportunities – choose from professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Find out more.
Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment in a number of different engineering areas depending on their chosen major and specialisation. These areas include Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Mechantronics Engineering, and Product Design Engineering.
Professional recognition
This degree program is designed to produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, English language requirements and prerequisites.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.