An Honours degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees.

Civil Engineers are employed in public utilities, government departments, private companies, and also non-government agencies involved in community development and disaster recovery. They are trained to work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, railways, dams, port facilities, water supply and wastewater treatment systems.