Civil Engineer

A Civil Engineer designs and creates structures that serve the community. They use science to build everything from buildings and bridges to dams and sewerage systems. In fact, any infrastructure like roads, railways, airports and harbours will have been developed by Civil Engineers.

To build all of this infrastructure, a Civil Engineer is required to design, plan and collaborate. They work with a range of people including surveyors, urban planners, architects and construction managers to make a vision come to life.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $107,952
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a civil engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural

Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Doctor of Engineering

On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Civil and Structural Engineering)

On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)

Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)

Blended, On Campus
4 years
$0 - $175,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $38,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Infrastructure)

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $65,292
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering)

Blended, On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $126,907
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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