Civil Engineering

Program Overview

Undergraduate

Civil Engineering

Become an industry-ready civil engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors.

Course Details

• Course code: MJD-ECIVL
• CRICOS code: B
• Full-time/part-time duration: 4 years full-time
• TISC code: UH011
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2

Admission Requirements

• Scaled score of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR
• Scaled score of at least one of the following three subjects: Chemistry ATAR, Physics ATAR, or Mathematics Specialist ATAR
• All three subjects are recommended. If you do not have all three, then you can use up to two of your free electives to pick up missing prerequisite knowledge in your first year.

English Competency

• Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Prerequisites and Recommended Subjects

• View the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course via the link below.

How to Apply

• The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course Structure

• Level 1:
  • Core: GENG1000 Engineering Practice 1, GENG1010 Introduction to Engineering, GENG1014 Earth Systems Engineering, MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus, MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods, PHYS1001 Physics for Scientists and Engineers
  • Bridging: CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry, MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist, PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit
• Level 2:
  • Core: CITS2401 Computer Analysis and Visualisation, CIVL2008 Structural Analysis, CIVL2551 Civil Engineering Practice, ENSC2004 Engineering Mechanics, GENG2000 Engineering Practice 2, GENG2004 Solid Mechanics, GENG2009 Principles of Geomechanics, GENG2010 Principles of Hydraulics, GENG2012 Data Collection and Analysis
• Level 3:
  • Core: CIVL3401 Applied Geomechanics, CIVL3402 Hydraulics for Civil Engineers, CIVL3403 Structural Concrete Design, CIVL3404 Structural Steel Design, GENG3000 Engineering Practice 3, GENG3405 Numerical Methods and Modelling
• Level 4:
  • Core: CIVL4430 Transportation and Pavement Engineering, GENG4411 Engineering Research Project Part 1, GENG4412 Engineering Research Project Part 2, GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio, GENG5505 Project Management and Engineering Practice, GENG5507 Risk, Reliability and Safety
  • Option - Group A: CIVL5550 Civil Infrastructure Design Project, CIVL5552 Civil Structural Design Project
  • Option - Group B: CIVL5501 Structural Dynamics, CIVL5503 Underground Construction, CIVL5504 Offshore Geomechanics, CIVL5505 Design of Offshore Energy Facilities, ENVE3402 Engineering Hydrology, GENG5501 Coastal and Offshore Engineering, GENG5502 Environmental Geotechnics, GENG5514 Finite Element Method

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: Fee calculator
• International Student Fees: Annual course fee - $50,900.00
• Scholarships: Available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service.

Cost of Living

• There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks, and more.

Careers and Further Study

• This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Why Study Civil Engineering?

• You’ll make valuable connections with UWA’s industry partners.
• You will become an industry-ready civil engineer capable of shaping our world with inspiring, quality, efficient, safe, and sustainable public infrastructure.
• Partner your project management skills with technical and practical understanding you gain through working with UWA’s geotechnical, structural, and water engineering facilities.

Student Clubs

• The Civil Society (TCS)
• The University Engineers' Club (UEC)
• The UWA Young Engineers' Club (UWAYE)
• Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

You'll Learn to

• Utilise advanced technical civil engineering skills in problem identification, simplification, analysis, planning, design, implementation, and operation for an exciting career in Engineering.
• Create innovative engineering solutions to solve complex issues by applying critical thinking skills and your knowledge of established engineering methods.
• Understand and implement the mathematical foundations underlying civil engineering concepts.
• Develop a deep practical understanding of the core concepts of civil engineering and extend this knowledge to more specialised areas such as structural mechanics, geomechanics, rock mechanics, and hydraulics.
• Work effectively in a team, bringing leadership and accountability to successfully solve real-world problems.

Work Experience

• The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities where you can gain practical hands-on industry-relevant experience and skills.
• Bridge the gap between theory and practice.
• Develop employability skills through a science work placement.

Discover EZONE UWA

• A world-class innovation and technological hub for our engineering and mathematical science students, with flexible workspaces for collaborative learning and industry interaction.

Taking You Global

• Complete some study in our international partner universities – UWA has the largest student exchange and Study Abroad program in the State.

Provisional Accreditation

• The Civil Engineering major (MJD-ECIVL) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia (EA).

Graduate with Two Degrees

• The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.
• You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with:
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Modern Languages
• Duration: 5 years
• ATAR: 88

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

• Ideal for high-achievers with a passion for engineering, this combined degree gives you the opportunity to get hands-on undergraduate research experience, one-on-one mentoring from leading academics, and overseas exchange and education opportunities.
• Duration: 5.5 - 6.5 years
• ATAR: 98

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