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Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil Engineering)
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil Engineering) at the University of Sydney develops comprehensive technical knowledge to plan, design and test structures within the built and natural environment, from buildings and transport networks to water and irrigation systems. Core units in mathematics and computing are combined with multidisciplinary project units and embedded professional, managerial, organisational, financial and environmental skills, and the course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
One-year exchange programs are available with partner universities in Europe, Asia and North America. Graduates move into roles across construction, mining, municipal councils, transport systems, water and sanitation, and international infrastructure aid. Sydney is ranked second in Australia and 28th in the world for civil and structural engineering.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1: Engineering foundation units common across specialisations
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Materials Science
Year 2: Civil engineering core begins
- Structural Analysis
- Fluid Mechanics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Surveying
- Year 3: Structural Design (steel and concrete)
- Water and Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Professional Practice (industry placement, approx. 60 days)
- Year 4 (Honours): Advanced Structural or Geotechnical Design
- Engineering Thesis (individual research project)
- technical electives
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Selection rank (ATAR-equivalent) of 85.0 for international applicants. /content/experience-fragments/corporate/study/definitions/prerequisites/prerequisites Assumed knowledge: MathsExt1.
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