Civil Systems (Civil Engineering) in the Bachelor of Environments
Civil Engineering involves the planning, design and construction of the built environment and the provision of essential services and infrastructure. Civil engineers use their sophisticated understanding of these concepts to create solutions to improve quality of life.
Construction of the built environment, which includes structures such as buildings, bridges and tunnels, requires engineers at the forefront of technology with a breadth of knowledge and experience. Our transport systems, water supply, drainage systems, ports and harbours are all examples of essential services where civil engineers are vital in providing the most effective way of interacting with the natural environment.
How to Study Civil Engineering
Students pursuing a career in civil engineering will complete the Bachelor of Environments with a major in Civil Systems, followed by the two-year Master of Engineering (Civil or Structural). The five-year Bachelor-Masters combination leads to professional accreditation by Engineers Australia, the Institution of Engineers.
Careers and Graduate Study Opportunities
Civil engineers may specialise in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, transport and land use planning or project management.
Employment opportunities are available with a wide range of organisations including: manufacturing companies, research organisations, academic institutions, mining companies, energy agencies, construction companies, consulting firms, government and private industry.
For more information about the Master of Engineering and graduate study, please visit the Melbourne School of Engineering website.
Sample Course Plan – NB. Subjects DO NOT have to be taken in this order 1
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Reshaping Environments 880-102 |
Natural Environments 880-101 |
Engineering Mechanics 436-291 | Engineering
Materials 421-290 |
Risk Analysis | Structural Theory and Design (capstone) |
| Constructing Environments 880-103 | Designing Environments 880-104 |
Environments Elective | Earth Processing for Engineering 421-289 | Fluid
Mechanics 400-306 |
System Modelling and Design |
| Virtual Environments 880-108 |
Mapping Environments | Environments Elective | Engineering Maths 620-293 |
Construction Legal Environment (selective) | Environments Elective |
| Calculus 2 620-155 2 4 |
Linear Algebra 620-156 4 |
Breadth 3 | Breadth 3 | Breadth 3 | Breadth 3 |
| Major subjects | 1 This example is provided as a guide only. Subject availability will vary from year to year and there is no guarantee that the listed subject will be available in future years. 2 Students who have not successfully completed VCE Specialist Mathematics should seek advice from a Student Advisor about selection of mathematical subjects. 3 Breadth examples: Subjects from another faculty, e.g. Music, Education, Law or Arts (Languages), or subjects from a contrasting stream within the Bachelor of Environments (see Breadth Study). 4 These subjects are prerequisite for later-year Civil Systems (Civil Engineering) subjects. |
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact the Environments Student Centre on:
Ph: 8344 6432 | 8344 6417 | 8344 8150
Email: envs-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au
Visit: Environments Student Centre
Ground Floor, Old Commerce Building
University of Melbourne