La Trobe University-Melbourne

Course Details

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

Course Description

Civil engineering involves the design and construction of most of our basic infrastructure, and protection of the surrounding environment. This course aims to prepare students to work as a civil engineer in the design, construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, dams, water supply systems, railways, airports and other infrastructure projects. It features studies in management as well as civil engineering, and gives students practical experience through project work and fieldtrips. It also offers industry-based learning scholarships (three options available), and an extensive range of supporting scholarships. Please note that this course is offered on our Bendigo campus and will also be introduced to the Melbourne campus from 2014, subject to course approval.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Graduates of electronic engineering are prepared for work in manufacturing, research and development, maintenance, quality control, medical related industries, space and physics related industries and consumer goods companies. Graduates of civil engineering are prepared for work in private industry, consultancies, local, state, and federal government organisations, and in research. Career paths range from general engineering practice and management roles up to CEO level.

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) La Trobe University-Melbourne