Overview

The Civil Systems major provides the foundation of understanding planning, design and construction of essential infrastructure (such as bridges, tunnels, transport systems, water supply, drainage, buildings, airports, and harbours). Skill-based learning will include modelling of civil systems using computer-aided design, through to laboratory experiments to solve problems.

With this Design - Civil Engineering Systems program at University of Melbourne, you will be able to reimagine our cities and infrastructure in a growing world. You will learn about planning, design and construction of the built environment and explore how to interact with the natural environment to meet society’s needs. This major is the foundation for a career in civil, structural or architectural engineering.

Career outcomes

After following this major with a Master of Engineering or Master of Architectural Engineering, you’ll be all set to enjoy a rewarding career as a civil, structural or architectural engineer.

In terms of more specialised niches, you could seek out a role as a geotechnical, traffic or rail engineer, or in project management, infrastructure policy or planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Risk Management
Geotechnical Modelling and Design
Structural Theory and Design
Fluid Mechanics
Vector Calculus
Differential Equations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Design View 74 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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81

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64

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 090744C

Entry score 2023 - 85.00 GUARANTEED ENTRY

Lowest ATAR selected 2023 - 59.55 GUIDE ONLY

Prerequisites

These are the subjects (with minimum scores) you must have completed to be eligible for entry to this course.

Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL.

English language proficiency

Applicants intending to major in Civil Engineering Systems may be required to undertake a bridging subject in mathematics as breadth in their first year of the Bachelor of Design. This subject is equivalent to VCE Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods, and entry requires a mathematics background equivalent to Units 1 and 2 Mathematical Methods.

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Tuition Fees

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45777 AUD / year

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National: Commonwealth supported places (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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