Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Major in Civil Engineering

Overview

Equip yourself with the right technical expertise and skills for your field of choice with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). With placements, internships, international study tours and tons of hands-on experience, Swinburne Engineering is simply second-to-none for Work Integrated Learning. Come graduation, you’ll be ready to take on your chosen career – and the world.

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Your major

Civil

Build the future – literally – with a Swinburne civil major featuring technical excellence and a host of real-world industry learning opportunities. Gain the technical expertise and management skills needed to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure, with plenty of hands-on workplace learning. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

Your industry experience

Build up your CV with real industry experience through our Work Integrated Learning programs, guaranteed in all bachelor degrees, which include placements, internships, or industry-linked projects. In this degree, you'll apply your learning in eight professionally focused, industry-linked projects, with guaranteed industry-based projects every semester starting from year 1.

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Skills you’ll learn

Problem solving
Sustainable design principles
Information and research literacy
Understanding ethical considerations
Oral and written communication

Your career opportunities

Civil engineer
Civil design engineer
Structural engineer
Environmental engineer

Key codes

CRICOS course code

107337H

VTAC Code (IFP)

3400210743

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400210741

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.

Labs

Explore Swinburne’s advanced engineering labs, where students and researchers collaborate to innovate, test, and drive the future of technology.

Construction Simulation Hub

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Trimble Technology Lab

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Applied Mechanics Hub

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Professional accreditations

Engineers Australia

Why Swinburne?

86.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course

Ranked Top 75 in Civil Engineering

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

Top 100 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Ranked Top 175 in Engineering and Technology

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

Sources

Qualifications

One of the following:

successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

75.0

Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]

70.05

You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.

If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors.

Subject adjustments:

A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 3 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 35 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 5 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 15 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

*Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 23 in any English (except EAL) or 27 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne’s MathsLink Methods bridging program.

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VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 23 in any English (except EAL) or 27 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

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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 65%, all skills 65% or above
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.

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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.

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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.

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Apply for a pathway course

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.

Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

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How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Core units

Major units

Elective units

4-year bachelor degree

What your course could look like

This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.

Year one

100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Semester 1
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project Core unit, 12.5 credit points	ENG10001
Engineering Materials Core unit, 12.5 credit points	ENG10002
Preliminary Mathematics Core unit, 12.5 credit points	MTH00007
Energy and Motion Core unit, 12.5 credit points	PHY10001
Semester 2
Introduction to Programming Core unit, 12.5 credit points	COS10009
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project Core unit, 12.5 credit points	COS10025
Engineering Mechanics Core unit, 12.5 credit points	ENG10003
Linear Algebra and Applications Core unit, 12.5 credit points	MTH10013

Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

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Year two

100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Semester 1
Calculus and Applications Core unit, 12.5 credit points	MTH10012
Topographical Engineering Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE20001
Digital Engineering Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE20015
Structural Mechanics Major unit, 12.5 credit points	MEE20004
Semester 2
Design of Concrete Structures Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE20003
Engineering Management Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	MME30002
Road Engineering Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE20005
Fluid Mechanics 1: Forces and Energy Major unit, 12.5 credit points	MEE20003

Optional professional work placement

50 or 100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Professional placement - Major (12 months)
Work Experience in Industry A Practical unit, 25.0 credit points	WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering Academic unit, 25.0 credit points	ENG20003
Work Experience in Industry B Practical unit, 25.0 credit points	WEI20002
Integrated Professional Placement B - Engineering Academic unit, 25.0 credit points	ENG20004
or
Professional placement - Minor (6 months)
Work Experience in Industry A Practical unit, 25.0 credit points	WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering Academic unit, 25.0 credit points	ENG20003

Note: Students who undertake a professional placement in engineering do so in lieu of Professional Experience in Engineering (EAT20008). This option may change the course duration and the number of elective units required to complete the degree.

Year three

100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Semester 1
Professional Experience in Engineering Core unit	EAT20008
Water Engineering Design Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE40010
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
Semester 2
Cost Engineering Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE30005
Geomechanics Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE20004
Elective Elective unit
Elective Elective unit

Year four

100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Semester 1
Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS) Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Software	EAT40005
Final Year Capstone Project 1 Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design	ENG40005
Engineering Technology Project A Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics	ENG40007
Geotechnical Engineering Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE40001
Structural Design of Low Rise Buildings Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE40002
Elective Elective unit
Semester 2
Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS) Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Software	EAT40006
Final Year Capstone Project 2 Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design	ENG40006
Engineering Technology Project B Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics	ENG40008
Infrastructure Design Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE40006
Engineering Data Analytics and Applications Major unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE40011
Elective Elective unit

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$9,314

Total fee* ($AUD)

$37,256

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$45,500.00

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.

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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.

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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.

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Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365.00

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365.00

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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.

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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.

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Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

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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.

Representatives and agents

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Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.

Note: Pathways from the following courses to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) are only available for existing international students:

Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (UEE60211)
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (specialising in civil units) (22228VIC)
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (specialising in mechanical units) (22228VIC)
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (specialising in robotics and mechatronics units) (22228VIC)
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical (UEE62111).

Course code

BH-ENG1

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Course code

BH-ENG1

CRICOS code

107337H

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Apply through VTAC

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400210741

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VTAC Code (IFP)

3400210743

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

30-July-2025

04-August-2025

Semester 1

Hawthorn

25-February-2026

02-March-2026

Start dates

Location

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

04-August-2025

Semester 1

Hawthorn

02-March-2026

Upcoming events

Swinburne Study Expo (Wantirna)

28-May-2025

Swinburne Study Expo (Hawthorn)

05-June-2025

Swinburne Study Expo (Croydon)

11-June-2025

Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Got questions about a course?

Your major

Civil

Your industry experience

Skills you’ll learn

Your career opportunities

Key codes

International student visa

Labs

Construction Simulation Hub

Trimble Technology Lab

Applied Mechanics Hub

Professional accreditations

Engineers Australia

Why Swinburne?

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]

Subject adjustments:

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Apply for a pathway course

Year one

Want to see the full range of electives?

Year two

Optional professional work placement

Year three

Year four

Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)