Melbourne School of Engineering

Civil Engineering (Civil Systems)

Civil engineering involves the planning, design and construction of the built environment and the provision of essential services and infrastructure. Civil engineers use their sophisticated understanding of these concepts to create solutions to improve quality of life. Construction of the built environment, which includes structures such as buildings, bridges and tunnels, requires engineers at the forefront of technology with a breadth of knowledge and experience. Similarly, our transport systems, water supply, drainage systems, ports and harbours are all examples of essential services where civil engineers are vital in providing the most effective way of interacting with the natural environment.

Careers

Employment opportunities are available with manufacturing companies, research organisations, academic institutions, mining and construction companies, energy and consulting agencies, government and the private sector.

 

Civil Engineering study options

 

Undergraduate Study: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

This course is available to current (2009) Year 12 students only. The final intake to the course is Semester 1, 2010.

 

Undergraduate study: New Generation Degrees

Civil Systems is offered in the following New Generation Degrees, leading to the Master of Engineering (Civil) and the Master of Engineering (Structural)

Bachelor of Science (Civil Systems)

Bachelor of Environments (Civil Systems)

Bachelor of Commerce (with Engineering breadth sequence in Civil Systems)

 

Professional entry: Master of Engineering (Civil) & Master of Engineering (Structural)

The professional Master of Engineering (Civil) or (Structural) can be studied by graduates of any degree with suitable Maths & Science. It provides professional accreditation as an engineer*. The Melbourne Model sets designated pathways in undergraduate "New Generation" degrees that provide automatic credits for the Masters program.

 

Specialised Masters: Master of Engineering Structures

This one-year specialised program is designed for Engineers and Scientists seeking to change or deepen their specialisation.

 

Research Degrees

Students with a Bachelor (or Master) of Engineering from the University of Melbourne or other institutions may apply to undertake research Masters and PhD programs.

 

Further information

*Provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia effective May 2009. Full accreditation is only possible after the first students graduate from the program.