About the course

Professionally accredited by Engineers Australia, our civil engineering degrees offer a huge amount of study flexibility.In your studies you will learn to develop critical infrastructure such as bridges, buildings, airports, roads, railways and water systems. You will become equipped to work creatively and sustainably in the design, construction and maintenance of critical infrastructure.Civil engineers give us the infrastructure that supports our lives. They design, construct and maintain our bridges, airports, roads, railways, water and waste supply.This degree is strongly hands-on. In our state-of-the-art facilities you will apply engineering theory to real-world challenges. In your final year, you will complete a major industry-related research project and a design project.In your first year you will develop a strong, general foundation in engineering. You’ll then move into your civil engineering major. In third year you have the option to choose a minor in Environmental Management or Transportation. At least half of your honours year involves a major project. Projects are generally supported by industry clients, or based in a research centre like our Centre for Water Management & Reuse. In the compulsory 12-week industry placement you’ll get to use the knowledge and skills you’ve learned in a work environment.

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　　civil engineer: responsible for the design, construction and testing of physical infrastructure, assesses the impact of large scale projects on the environment

　　geotechnical engineer: advising on ways to guard and maintain structures such as soil and rock formations and groundwater deposits, planning and developing building and construction projects, advising on tools, methods and materials for construction in an area

　　water resources engineer: involved in providing clean water, the disposal of waste water and sewage, and preventing flood damage, responsible for the construction and maintenance of new equipment for managing water resources

　　environmental engineer: protecting the environment by assessing the impact a project has on the air, water, soil and noise levels in its vicinity Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Mawson Lakes

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Recent secondary education : Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.

　　Higher education study : Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.

　　Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.

　　IELTS total [6.0], IELTS reading [6.0], IELTS writing [6.0]. TOEFL PBT - 550 with TWE of 4.5.TOEFL IBT - 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18.

　　

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　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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