Victoria University

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Prepare for a career designing practical and sustainable community infrastructure, with a degree in civil engineering from VU.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) covers the planning, design, construction, and management of essential infrastructure. This includes:

  • Commercial and industrial buildings
  • Water supply and wastewater systems
  • Irrigation, drainage, and flood protection systems
  • Bridges, roads, and transport systems
  • Port, harbor, and airport facilities

VU’s civil engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers. Our focus on practical teaching and work experience will have you job-ready on graduation. We offer industry placements and high-tech engineering laboratories.

As a civil engineer, you can run your own practice or work for government authorities, private industry consulting firms, or major construction companies.

Delivery mode

Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 70–104 Ballarat Road, Footscray

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
  • an Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Admission Criteria

  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English. PLUS:
  • Units 3 and 4 with a study score of 20 in Mathematics (any).

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

  • Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR:
  • Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Applicants with higher education study

  • Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:
  • Completion of two units of Higher Education studies. OR:
  • Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

  • Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Construction or similar. OR:
  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS:
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). PLUS:
  • Units 3 and 4 with a study score of 20 in Mathematics (any) (or equivalent).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $150,400 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* Unavailable $150,400

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...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $107,952
Entry barriers Low

Construction Engineer

A Construction Engineer oversees the planning, design, and execution of construction projects. You might work on various types of infrastructure, i...

Avg yearly income $89,960
Entry barriers Low

Railway Engineer

A Railway Engineer designs, constructs, and maintains railway systems, including tracks, stations, and signalling equipment. You might work on new...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Structural Engineer

A Structural Engineer designs and examines a range of structures including buildings, utility facilities and roads and bridges. You might conduct t...

Avg yearly income $118,040
Entry barriers Low

Environmental Engineer

An Environmental Engineer works to develop solutions to environmental problems, focusing on sustainability, pollution control, and waste management...

Avg yearly income $114,920
Entry barriers Low

Transport Engineer

A Transport Engineer plans, designs, and manages transportation systems and infrastructure. You might work on roads, railways, airports, or public...

Avg yearly income $117,676
Entry barriers Low

About Victoria University

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.

We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.