Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) (079998G)

Graduate as an industry-ready civil engineer by studying Deakin University’s Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours). Students will combine contemporary theory with industry-led projects to develop the skills needed to confidently design, construct and maintain the built infrastructure systems that are vital in one's day-to-day lives.

Students will learn how to apply scientific and engineering principles to address complex problems and develop innovative solutions that are beneficial to organizations and the community.

In this Engineers Australia-accredited course, students will gain a deep understanding of the way infrastructure works, not just through textbooks, but by applying students' skills in cutting edge engineering facilities. Work on industry-informed projects and undertake work placements to gain valuable real-world experience and build they professional networks.

Students will be highly valued for their skills in innovation, leadership, project management and communication, as well as their ability to anticipate and tackle the unknown challenges of tomorrow.

Throughout the course students will explore a diverse range of civil engineering disciplines related to structural, water, geotechnical and transportation engineering and civil engineering materials. Then students will put the theory they learn into practice in Deakin University’s world-class, multi-million-dollar engineering precinct.

With hands-on experience, students will realize and validate their designs through combinations of computer simulation and testing. Key facilities available to civil engineering students include the geotechnical (soil and rock) testing lab, hydraulics and hydrology lab and two structural testing laboratories. Students will also have access to a range of other facilities including 3D printers, a materials science corrosion and polymer lab, concrete and structural testing facilities and CNC machining centers.

Through project-oriented design-based learning (PODBL) in collaboration with industry, students will have the chance to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve situational challenges faced by businesses and communities. This real-world application gives students competitive insight into the social, cultural, global, ethical and environmental responsibilities of today’s engineer.

Take these skills even further during students' Professional Engineering Practice unit, where they will have the opportunity to work in a real engineering team.