Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationCivil engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the human-made environment, including buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other large physical structures.
The course is designed to equip graduates with industry-relevant skills across a full range of core civil engineering subject areas including surveying, soil mechanics, engineering geology, structural analysis and design, hydrology, and transportation engineering, as well as construction technology and site management.
The program focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice, and along with a sound theoretical base, it includes strong elements of practical problem-solving, teamwork, and project development. As well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will gain strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.
The course provides a sound basis in mechanics, mathematics, and the principles of engineering design in the first two years of study, along with core areas of engineering science including materials and manufacturing, engineering drawing and computer-aided design, foundational electrical engineering, and thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. In the final two years of study, a range of more specialist civil engineering topics are covered to prepare students to enter their chosen profession with relevant knowledge and skills.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Academic Admission requirements (Band 4)
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered.
It is desirable that all applicants have Chemistry ATAR and either Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered, students without Chemistry ATAR or either Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR may need to take bridging unit(s) in the first year of their studies.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Diploma or equivalent;
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.*
English Language requirements (Band 3)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Civil Design Engineer
A Civil Design Engineer designs infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and drainage systems. You might work on urban development, transpor...
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 a...
Construction Engineer
A Construction Engineer oversees the planning, design, and execution of construction projects. You might work on various types of infrastructure, i...
Railway Engineer
A Railway Engineer designs, constructs, and maintains railway systems, including tracks, stations, and signalling equipment. You might work on new...
Structural Engineer
A Structural Engineer designs and examines a range of structures including buildings, utility facilities and roads and bridges. You might conduct t...
Environmental Engineer
An Environmental Engineer works to develop solutions to environmental problems, focusing on sustainability, pollution control, and waste management...
Transport Engineer
A Transport Engineer plans, designs, and manages transportation systems and infrastructure. You might work on roads, railways, airports, or public...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
