Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

    Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 47,060 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

    About

    Be part of the solution

    We educate our engineers to meet the global challenges of the future. When you broaden your engineering expertise with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) you’ll open up a wide range of rewarding career paths at a time when environmental solutions are in demand. Complete both degrees in five years.

    Environmental engineers combine knowledge of chemistry, geomechanics, hydrology and land surface processes. By studying courses in environmental engineering and related fields, you will learn to develop sustainable engineering practices.

    Civil engineers are responsible for the physical infrastructure that allows society to function. Your studies will cover the three main civil specialisations in structural, water and geotechnical engineering. Your courses will focus on preparing you to design, build and manage these structures as a qualified civil engineer.

    Course overview

    Build critical technical engineering skills by studying courses in:

    • Structural engineering
    • Water engineering
    • Geomechanics
    • Transportation engineering
    • Civil engineering materials
    • Engineering management

    Develop your environmental engineering skills in:

    • Chemistry for the life sciences
    • Contaminant hydrogeology
    • Environmental chemistry
    • Environmental legislation and planning
    • Environmental process technology
    • Land surface process and management

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

    In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

    Career

    This combined degree opens doors across a wide range of industries. Roles are flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development. Or you might pursue a leadership role managing people and projects.

    Professional outcomes:

    • Water reclamation Project designer
    • Environmental remediation expert
    • Environmental impact consultant
    • Civil engineering designer
    • Structural engineer
    • Geotechnical engineer

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

    University of Newcastle

    University of Newcastle

    Australia

    Australia, Newcastle