Civil Engineering (Honours) / Environmental Engineering (Honours)

About the course

This combined honours degree builds expertise across civil and environmental engineering to address major infrastructure and sustainability challenges. You’ll study core civil areas such as structural, water and geotechnical engineering, alongside environmental engineering covering hydrology, chemistry and land-surface processes. The program is designed to develop skills to design, build and manage infrastructure while applying sustainable engineering practices. It is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in civil and environmental engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue diverse roles across infrastructure, water and environmental sectors, working in field, design, consultancy or project leadership. Typical pathways include civil engineering designer, structural engineer and geotechnical engineer, as well as environmental impact consultant, environmental remediation specialist and water reclamation project designer. This combined qualification supports careers delivering resilient infrastructure and sustainable environmental solutions as a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in civil and environmental engineering.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as infrastructure engineer, design engineer, project manager, environmental engineer, civil engineering technician, engineering asset manager, and etc. in companies including Laing O'Rourke, Royal BAM Group, Kiewit, Bouygues Construction, Balfour Beatty, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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