Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) provides you with the technical expertise and management skills needed to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure.
You’ll learn comprehensive engineering theory and gain practical design experience that allows you to design infrastructure such as buildings, dams, road and rail networks, plus more.
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Your industry experience
Students apply their learning in a professionally focused, multidisciplinary project during their third year of study. They also undertake at least 12 weeks of relevant work experience.
Skills you’ll learn
- Engineering technical skills
- Engineering principles
- Project planning
- Analytical problem solving
Your career opportunities
- Civil Engineer
- Infrastructure engineer
- Construction manager
- Research engineer
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Qualifications
Entry into the course is determined by invitation only.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Associate Degree of Engineering
How credit points work
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) consists of a total of 33 units (32 units with 400 credit points total and one compulsory non-credit unit).
Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. In each academic year, eight units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points. The typical full-time student's average weekly workload during semester is expected to be 50 hours of personal study and class attendance time. Class attendance time includes lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning, laboratory and field sessions, and will vary in different semesters.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours), students must complete a total of 400 credit points comprising:
What your course could look like
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10001 |
|
Engineering Materials
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10002 |
|
Engineering Mechanics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10003 |
|
Digital and Data Systems
Core unit |
ENG10004 |
|
Calculus and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH10012 |
|
Linear Algebra and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH10013 |
|
Statistics and Computation for Engineering
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH20010 |
|
Energy and Motion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHY10001 |
|
Electronics and Electromagnetism
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHY10004 |
|
Engineering Management Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MME30002 |
|
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit |
EAT20008 |
|
Final Year Research Project 1 (Civil and Infra)
Core unit |
CIE40003 |
|
Foundation Engineering
Core unit |
CIE40000 |
|
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit |
EAT20008 |
| Major units | |
|
Foundation Engineering
Major unit |
CIE40000 |
|
Sanitary & Environmental Engineering
Major unit |
CIE40001 |
|
Topographical Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE20001 |
|
Computer Aided Engineering (Civil)
Major unit |
CVE20002 |
|
Design of Concrete Structures
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE20003 |
|
Geomechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE20004 |
|
Road Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE20005 |
|
Urban Water Resources
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE30001 |
|
Design of Steel Structures
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE30002 |
|
Transport Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE30003 |
|
Cost Engineering
Major unit |
CVE30004 |
|
Structural Design of Low Rise Buildings
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE40002 |
|
Infrastructure Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
CVE40006 |
|
Fluid Mechanics 1: Forces and Energy
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE20003 |
|
Structural Mechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE20004 |
|
Engineering Management 2
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MME40001 |
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
2025 fees
2025 fees
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Entry into the course is determined by invitation only.