Overview

The Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) offered at Victoria University covers the planning, design, construction and management of essential infrastructure. This includes:

commercial and industrial buildings

water supply and wastewater systems

irrigation, drainage and flood protection systems

bridges, roads and transport systems

port harbour and airport facilities.

VU’s civil engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers. Our focus on practical teaching and work experience will have you job-ready on graduation. We offer industry placements and high-tech engineering laboratories.

As a civil engineer, you can run your own practice or work for government authorities, private industry consulting firms, or major construction companies.

Careers

As a civil engineer, you can run your own practice, or find work in a wide range of government departments, private consulting firms, or major construction companies. Consulting and contract engineering roles include planning and design, operations and construction.

Job titles in civil engineering include:

structural engineer

water engineer

civil engineer

environmental engineer

geotechnical engineer

project engineer

construction engineering

roads and transport engineer.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Physics

Engineering and the Community

Problem Solving for Engineers

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Physics Mathematics View 42 other Bachelors in Physics 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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 084873M

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

PLUS:

Units 3 and 4 with a study score of 20 in Mathematics (any) (or equivalent).

OR:

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41000 AUD / year

≈ 41000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for eligible Australian citizens

Indicative fee for full-time international students: AU$20,500/semester (2026)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Job titles in civil engineering include:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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