Civil Engineering Degree in Australia

Enrolling in a civil engineering course at a college or Australian university will help you pursue amazing career opportunities in Australia and worldwide.

Civil Engineering

Civil engineering covers all the elements of infrastructure within the built environment – everything from transportation networks like roads and bridges to buildings, power plants, irrigation, railroads, canals, dams, drainage and flood mitigation systems, airports, and much more.

Civil engineering subjects will provide you with the skills to plan, create designs, oversee construction, and check the maintenance of the projects.

In the civil engineering program, you will go through all the principles of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, surveying, construction, transportation engineering, hydrology and hydraulic engineering, coastal and offshore engineering.

You will get the chance to get hands-on experience on industry projects and to apply engineering theory to real-world challenges.

Civil Engineers

Civil engineers play an important part in improving individuals’ lives. For instance, civil engineers assist cities in adapting to climate change, accommodating growing populations, or designing high-speed transportation systems that revolutionize how people commute.

Civil engineers analyze the behavior and durability of materials as well as the statistical elements of all kinds. They are responsible for creating and managing transportation networks while investigating and monitoring project costs.

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Engineering Civil Course in Australia

If you want to obtain a civil engineering degree in Australia, you must complete bachelor’s or master’s courses. The following are fundamental levels of the civil engineering program in Australia.

1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering
2. Civil Engineering Bachelor (Honours)
3. Masters of Civil Engineering
4. Doctor of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Australia’s bachelor of civil engineering takes 2-4 years, making it a great choice among engineering students. Graduates can pursue different civil engineering and engineering-related positions after completing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. There is consistently high demand for civil engineering graduates worldwide, with numerous job opportunities.

The best thing for undergraduate students is that Engineers Australia accredits bachelor of civil engineering.

Tuition Fees: A$ 18,800 per semester.

Duration: 2-4 Years Full time

Career Possibilities

You can work as a civil structural engineer, city engineer, building engineer, geotechnical engineer, environmental engineer, construction manager, transportation engineer, and many more.

English Requirement 

An academic IELTS with 6 points, no less than 6 in each category.

Bachelor in Civil Engineering Honours

The bachelors of civil engineering honours provides you detail understanding and advanced skills in the field. The honours degree is designed for students seeking comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and their regulations.

Completing an honors degree takes you directly to enter the industry or pursue research after graduation. Bachelor of Civil Engineering honours provides you with additional skills and expertise than any traditional undergraduate program.

Masters in Civil Engineering

Engineers Australia officially recognizes the master of civil engineering program. After completing the degree, civil engineers in Australia can earn an average salary of $90,000.

This degree has hands-on experience with industry to develop your technical skills in engineering analysis, management, and design.

H3: Tuition Fees : $41,000 yearly

H3: Duration: 1 to 2 Years Full time

H3: Career Outcomes

This degree opens up many career opportunities, including those in construction, Geotechnical engineering, Structural engineering, Transport, Water infrastructure and supply, Civil engineering for architecture, and many more.

H3: English Requirement

An academic IELTS with 6.5 points overall, with no less than 6 in each category.

H2: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

In the Ph.D. course, you will uncover new knowledge by finding facts, formulating theories, or inventing new data and developing ideas.

With a Ph.D., you will have many job openings for civil engineers as it is the highest qualification in the field. Australian universities offer amazing opportunities for significant research with global recognition.

H3: Tuition Fees: $48,200

H3: Duration: 4 Years Full time, depending upon your area of specialization.

H3: Career Outcomes

This degree opens up many career opportunities, including those in construction, Geotechnical engineering, Structural engineering, construction management, transportation engineering, Water infrastructure and supply, Civil engineering for architecture, and many more.

H3: English Requirement

An academic IELTS with 6.5 points overall, with no less than 6 in each category, is required.

Civil Engineering in Australia

Studying civil engineering in Australia will provide an excellent student environment inside and outside class boundaries. Candidates will get the skills of highly qualified teachers and professors.

Australian universities do not just give you the certification of your course but also a career guarantee. You can get admission to a civil engineering degree at the following Australian universities.

New South Wales (NSW)

1. The University of Newcastle Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) UON
2. Bachelor of Civil Engineering UTS

Queensland (QLD)

1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) UQ (The University of Queensland) 
2. Bachelor of Civil Engineering QUT
3. Griffith University Master of Civil Engineering 

South Australia (SA)

1. University of South Australia Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

Victoria (VIC)

1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) Latrobe University 
2. Deakin University Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
3. Swinburne Civil Engineering
4. RMIT Civil Engineering
5. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) Federation University
6. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) Victoria University
7. The University of Melbourne Master of Civil Engineering
8. Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Monash University

These are the Engineers Australia accredited civil engineering programs:

Program title	Institution	Year of accreditation commencement
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)	Australian University (next general review 2028)	2012
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)	Central Queensland University (next general review 2026)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil with Humanitarian)	Central Queensland University (next general review 2026)	2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Construction) and Diploma of Construction Management	Central Queensland University (next general review 2026)	2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Design) and Diploma of Building Design	Central Queensland University (next general review 2026)	2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering)	Central Queensland University (next general review 2026)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) and Master of Project Management in Engineering	Central Queensland University (next general review 2026)	2022
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil with Humanitarian) and Master of Project Management in Engineering	Central Queensland University (next general review 2026)	2022
Master of Engineering (Civil)	Central Queensland University (next general review 2026)	2016
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil and Structural Engineering)	Charles Darwin University (next general review 2027)	2016
Master of Engineering specialising in (Civil and Structural Engineering)*	Charles Darwin University (next general review 2027)	2016
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) Formerly (Civil Systems)	Charles Sturt University (next general review 2027)	2022
Master of Engineering (Civil)	Charles Sturt University (next general review 2027)	2022
Bachelor of Technology (Civil)/Master of Engineering (Civil) Formerly (Civil Systems)	Charles Sturt University (next general review 2027)	2016
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Construction Engineering)	Curtin University of Technology (next general review 2025)	2015
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering)	Curtin University of Technology (next general review 2025)	2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a major in Civil Engineering Formerly Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)	Deakin University (next general review 2028)	2014
Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours) with a major in Civil Engineering	Deakin University (next general review 2028)	2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Honours	Edith Cowan University (next general review 2027)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) Honours	Edith Cowan University (next general review 2027)	2015
Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)	Edith Cowan University (next general review 2027)	2009
Master of Engineering (Civil with Environmental Engineering)	Edith Cowan University (next general review 2027)	2021
Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural)	Engineering Institute of Technology (next general review 2024)	2019
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)	Federation University (next general review 2027) – Formerly University of Ballarat	2015
Master of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering	Federation University (next general review 2027) – Formerly University of Ballarat	2014
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)	Flinders University (next general review 2026)	2015
Master of Engineering (Civil)	Flinders University (next general review 2026)	2017
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)	Griffith University (next general review 2025)	2017
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering)	Griffith University (next general review 2025)	2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)	James Cook University (next general review 2026)	2015
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)	La Trobe University (next general review 2026)	2015
Master of Civil Engineering Formerly Master of Engineering (Civil)	La Trobe University (next general review 2026)	2018
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)	Macquarie University (next general review 2027)	2020
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)	Melbourne Polytechnic – Formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (next general review 2024)	2015
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)	Monash University (next general review 2028)	2016
Master of Professional Civil Engineering	Monash University (next general review 2028)	2020
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)	Papua New Guinea University of Technology (next general review 2024)	2019
EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)	Queensland University of Technology (next general review 2027)	2015
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)	Queensland University of Technology (next general review 2027)	2021
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil and Management)	Queensland University of Technology (next general review 2027)	2021
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil and Construction)	Queensland University of Technology (next general review 2027)	2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)	RMIT University (next general review 2024)	2014
Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)	RMIT University (next general review 2024)	2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering	Sohar University (next general review 2024)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) (Civil Engineering)	Southern Cross University (next general review 2027)	2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)	Swinburne University of Technology (next general review 2023)	2017
Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting) (TEQSA course number: CRS1400353)	TAFE South Australia (next general review 2026)	2017
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)	University of Adelaide (next general review 2028)	2019
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum – Civil Engineering)	University of Adelaide (next general review 2028)	2019
Master of Engineering (Civil and Environmental)	University of Adelaide (next general review 2028)	2016
Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural)	University of Adelaide (next general review 2028)	2016
Master of Civil Engineering Formerly Master of Engineering (Civil)	University of Melbourne (next general review 2028)	2008
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)	UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) (next general review 2026)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil with Architecture)	UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) (next general review 2026)	2015
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering	UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) (next general review 2026)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering	UNSW Canberra (Australian Defence Force Academy) (next general review 2026)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (CDF)* in Civil Engineering	UNSW Canberra (Australian Defence Force Academy) (next general review 2026)	2015
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)	University of Newcastle (next general review 2028)	2017
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)*	University of Newcastle (next general review 2028)	2017
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)	University of Queensland (next general review 2027)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)and Master of Engineering (Civil)	University of Queensland (next general review 2027)	2018
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering (Civil and Environmental Engineering)	University of Queensland (next general review 2027)	2021
Master of Civil Engineering (Professional) Formerly Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)	University of Queensland (next general review 2027)	2018
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)*	University of South Australia (next general review 2025)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Construction Management)	University of South Australia (next general review 2025)	2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural)	University of South Australia (next general review 2025)	2015
Master of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure)	University of South Australia (next general review 2025)	2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)	University of Southern Queensland (next general review 2024)	2014
Master of Engineering Practice (Civil Engineering)	University of Southern Queensland (next general review 2024)	2004
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering) Formerly Master of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering	University of Southern Queensland (next general review 2024)	2010
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)	University of the Sunshine Coast (next general review 2028)	2014
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil)	University of Sydney (next general review 2024)	2015
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)	University of Sydney (next general review 2024)	2009
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours	University of Tasmania (next general review 2028)	2018
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil and Structural)*	University of Tasmania (next general review 2028)	2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering	University of Technology Sydney (next general review 2028)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil and Environmental Engineering	University of Technology Sydney (next general review 2028)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering with Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice	University of Technology Sydney (next general review 2028)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil and Environmental Engineering with Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice	University of Technology Sydney (next general review 2028)	2015
Master of Professional Engineering in Civil Engineering	University of Technology Sydney (next general review 2028)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering	University of Western Australia (next general review 2026)	2022
Master of Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering)	University of Western Australia (next general review 2026)	2012
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)	University of Wollongong (next general review 2023)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil & Environmental Engineering)	University of Wollongong (next general review 2023)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil & Mining Engineering)	University of Wollongong (next general review 2023)	2015
Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)	University of Wollongong (next general review 2023)	2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Honours)	Victoria University (next general review 2026)	2015
Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)	Victoria University (next general review 2026)	2022
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)	Western Sydney University (next general review 2027) Formerly University of Western Sydney	2016
Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours) (Civil)	Western Sydney University (next general review 2027) Formerly University of Western Sydney	2017
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)	Western Sydney University (next general review 2027) Formerly University of Western Sydney	2017
Master of Engineering (Civil)	Western Sydney University (next general review 2027) Formerly University of Western Sydney	2017
Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil)	Western Sydney University – the college (next general review 2026)	2015

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Civil Engineering Scholarships

The Top Scholarships to study in Australia are:

1. Australia Awards Scholarships
2. Adelaide Scholarships International
3. Flinders International Postgraduate Scholarships
4. International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
5. The University of South Australia scholarships
6. Australian National University (ANU) Chancellor’s International Scholarship
7. Southern Cross University, Outstanding Academic Excellence Scholarship
8. Sir John Monash Scholarships for Excellence
9. University of Canberra’s Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship

Civil Engineering Career

Civil engineering offers you different career opportunities to contribute to the community by planning, creating, and maintaining essential infrastructure. Civil engineers work on different projects including buildings, bridges, roads, dams, and water supply systems. Their role is crucial for maintaining safety, sustainability, and efficiency in construction projects.

These are some civil engineering jobs from an extensive list available after getting a degree in civil engineering.

1. Structural Engineering: Creating and analyzing structures to ensure they can withstand loads and environmental conditions.
2. Transportation Engineering: Planning, creating, and managing transportation systems such as roads, highways, railways, and airports.
3. Environmental Engineering: Managing environmental challenges, including water and air pollution, waste management, and sustainable development.
4. Geotechnical Engineering: Working on soil and rock mechanisms to design the basis for structures adb mitigate geological hazards.
5. Water Resource Engineering: Water resource management is done through different dam designs, flood control systems, and water treatment facilities.

Civil engineers normally work for state agencies, private and public civil engineering companies, consulting firms or research enterprises. They may also coordinate with architects, planners, and environmental scientists to manage different challenges for the country. There are many civil engineer internships in Australia also.

Civil Engineer Skill Assessment Australia

Engineers Australia is an official skill assessment body for civil engineers in Australia. It is responsible for all bachelor’s and master’s engineering degrees. Candidates who obtain an accreditation course are qualified for membership.

The accreditation ensures that Australian universities or colleges delivering courses fulfill high standards and have engineers with the skills and knowledge the employment market needs today.

Civil Engineering Salary

Australia’s average civil engineer salary is $90,000 to $120,000 per year. Civil engineer pay rate depend on their skills, expertise, and location. You can also see civil engineer salary Australia via Labor Market Insights. Civil engineers work 41 hours per week as their primary job and additional hours (overtime) (either paid or unpaid).

PR Pathways for Civil Engineering Draftsperson ANZSCO 312211

The occupation of civil engineer draftsperson ANZSCO 312211 is in MLTSSL. The skill assessment for civil engineers draftsperson is conducted by Engineers Australia and VETASSESS.

The occupation of Civil Engineering Draftsperson  ANZSCO 312211 is eligible for the following visas:

186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – Points-Tested

190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)

407 – Training visa (subclass 407)

485 – Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work

489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Family sponsored

489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – State or Territory nominated

482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream

187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream

491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated

491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored

PR Pathways for Civil Engineering Technician ANZSCO 312212

The occupation of civil engineer technician ANZSCO 312212 is in MLTSSL. VETASSESS conducts the skill assessment for civil engineer technicians.

The occupation of Civil Engineering Technician ANZSCO 312212 is eligible for the following visas:

186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – Points-Tested

190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)

407 – Training visa (subclass 407)

485 – Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work

489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Family sponsored

489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – State or Territory nominated

482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream

187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream

491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated

491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored

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Disclaimer: The above information is not tailored to personal circumstances. For information relevant to personal circumstances, please book an appointment with Oracle Immigration Consultant’s expert migration agents in Australia.
For any inquiries, please contact us at +61 430812158. We are premier Immigration agency and consultancy in Melbourne (Bundoora and Geelong).