Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
Dreaming of a career in civil engineering? Gain advanced knowledge of a specialist area within engineering: environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation or structural engineering.
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Develop the skills for a career as a Civil Engineer in this three year (full-time) Bachelor’s programme. Specialize in environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation, or structural engineering. Learn to make informed decisions about civil engineering projects, and apply technology to solve practical engineering problems. Explore computer-modelling techniques, civil engineering project management, engineering materials and structures, and construction practices.
There are 5 pathways within the Civil major:
Structural engineering: design, construction, and supervision of buildings and other structures
Water engineering: design and construction of water supply, wastewater or stormwater systems, analyse river catchment systems, hydrology and erosion management, and urban drainage systems
Geotechnical engineering: analysis, design and construction of foundations, slopes, earthworks structures and retaining walls
Roading and transportation engineering: design, construction and maintenance of roads, traffic engineering and urban transportation studies.
Environmental engineering: including fundamentals of environmental engineering, the sensitive environment, and resource and environmental management
CAREER OPTIONS
- Civil engineer (design)
- Civil engineering project and/or construction manager
- Geotechnical engineer
- Roading-transportation engineer
- Structural engineer
- Water/environmental engineer