Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) (Single Major) (Civil Engineering)

About the course

This civil engineering scholar honours degree is designed to give high-achieving students an enriched learning experience with opportunities to extend study and explore research. You’ll build strong foundations in civil engineering design and analysis while developing professional engineering skills through on-campus study. The program prepares you for accredited undergraduate civil engineering training at honours level. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for careers across civil infrastructure planning, design, construction and asset management. Typical roles include civil engineer, civil design engineer, structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, transport/traffic engineer, site engineer and project management consultant. You may work with government agencies, engineering consultancies, contractors and transport or utilities organisations as a Bachelor (Honours) civil engineering professional. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Entry requirements

ATAR 95 (or equivalent).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)