University of Newcastle

Course Description

• The civil engineer's job is to solve problems relating to the infrastructure of modern society, and to consider the environmental impact, efficiency and cost effectiveness of this infrastructure

• Civil engineers may be involved in establishing whether or not a building design is safe, or may inspect and analyse a dam wall to see if it is structurally sound

• Civil engineers enjoy excellent career prospects as they are involved in so many facets of everyday life and its associated infrastructure

• On successful completion of the program students will have comprehensive, theory based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline

• The Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) is a four year program, students are required to complete 320 units, which is comprised of:

• 250 units of core courses

• 20 units core design courses

• 10 units of project core courses

• 40 units of elective courses