Civil Engineering (Honours)

About the course

This honours civil engineering degree builds a strong foundation in designing, constructing and managing essential infrastructure. You study core civil specialisations including structural, water and geotechnical engineering, alongside materials, hydrology, foundations and engineering management. With practical learning and industrial experience, the program prepares you to apply engineering principles to real projects and graduate as a job-ready civil engineer in a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across construction, consulting, project management, transport and government infrastructure. Career paths include civil engineering designer, structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, water engineer, transport systems engineer and urban development engineer. The degree supports work on buildings, bridges, foundations, water and wastewater systems, and transport networks, aligning professional skills with industry practice for a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in civil 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.

Campus

• Newcastle City, NSW

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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