Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationCivil engineering covers the fields of structural design, geotechnical engineering and water engineering, together with infrastructure design and environmental engineering.
Graduates may pursue career paths in the fields of design, construction and management of engineering structures and be associated with private industry, government departments, or in city, municipal or shire councils.
The Bachelor of Engineering Science degree covers all major engineering domains and you can experience many facets of engineering before deciding your area of specialisation at the end of your first year. The Bachelor of Engineering Science may be used as a pathway to the four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
It may also be used as a three-year exit program for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Note: Successful applicants for Advanced Standing may be required to travel to different Western Sydney University campuses to complete the elements of their programs.
Delivery mode
Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta
- Second Ave, Kingswood
- Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To get into uni as a Non-current school leaver, you’ll need at least one of the following:
- TAFE or tertiary studies, e.g. a Certificate III or above, or prior university studies. If you did your studies overseas, you might have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
- At least one year’s full-time, paid work experience. It doesn’t have to be related to your program.
- Professional or paraprofessional degrees, e.g. hospital-based nursing certificates or professional-body awards that require examination.
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - This optional, multiple-choice exam is administered through the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and assesses general skills in Mathematics and English.
- Secondary school TER, UAI, ATAR or Year 12 equivalent.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Project Manager
Project Managers oversee projects and are responsible for ensuring a project meets all its objectives, milestones, deliverables, and compliance res...
Process Engineer
A Process Engineer develops equipment and machinery used in the manufacturing industry. You might create equipment used to make new products or mak...
Automation Engineer
Automation Engineers use technology to automate manufacturing processes. This typically involves researching technology, creating plans, implementi...
Engineering Technologist
An Engineering Technologist applies scientific and engineering principles to solve technical problems in various industries. You might work in sect...
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