Bachelor (Honours)
Graduate as an industry-ready civil engineer by studying Deakin's Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours). You will combine contemporary theory with industry-led projects to develop the skills needed to confidently design, construct and maintain the built infrastructure systems that are vital in our day-to-day lives.
You will learn how to apply scientific and engineering principles to address complex problems and develop innovative solutions that are beneficial to organisations and the community.
In this Engineers Australia-accredited course, you will gain a deep understanding of the way infrastructure works, not just through textbooks, but by applying your skills in cutting edge engineering facilities. Work on industry-informed projects and undertake work placements to gain valuable real-world experience and build your professional networks.
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Deakin graduates are sought-after both in Australia and abroad. That's because we train students in practical scenarios and look to develop skills beyond the technical. You will be highly valued for your skills in innovation, leadership, project management and communication, as well as your ability to anticipate and tackle the unknown challenges of tomorrow.
Throughout the course you will explore a diverse range of civil engineering disciplines related to structural, water, geotechnical and transportation engineering and civil engineering materials. Then you will put the theory you learn into practice in Deakin's world-class, multi-million-dollar engineering precinct.
With hands-on experience, you will realise and validate your designs through combinations of computer simulation and testing. Key facilities available to civil engineering students include the geotechnical (soil and rock) testing lab, hydraulics and hydrology lab, two structural testing laboratories, and transportation simulation and data analytics software suites. You will also have access to a range of other facilities including 3D printers, a materials science corrosion and polymer lab, concrete and structural testing facilities and CNC machining centres.
In addition to traditional theory-based classes, 50% of each trimester is dedicated to learning via team-based projects. You will tackle real-world industry problems and research, design, test and evaluate solutions, with the support of our expert teaching staff.
Through project-oriented design-based learning (PODBL) in collaboration with industry, you will have the chance to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve situational challenges faced by businesses and communities. This real-world application gives you competitive insight into the social, cultural, global, ethical and environmental responsibilities of today's engineer.
Take these skills even further during your Professional Engineering Practice unit, where you will have the opportunity to work in a real engineering team. Build your industry experience, create a professional network and get an insight into your future career options.
Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations such as construction companies, councils, water authorities, government bodies, public works departments and as consulting engineers.
To complete the Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours), students must attain 32 credit points, which must include the following:
* Students must complete at least one (1) level 3, 4 or 7 SE elective unit (one credit point). It is strongly recommended that the remaining elective be a level 3, 4, or 7 unit.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50% of the course at Deakin University.
You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.