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What do you study?
Why Study at Wollongong?
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
What subjects will you do?
Do you want a career associated with engineering of modern structures and facilities using computer and other key innovations?
Then Civil Engineering is the course for you!
From the dawn of history, Civil Engineers have played a key role in establishing the conditions for civilised living. Civil Engineers continue to build major facilities such as dams, bridges, tunnels, power plants, highways, railways, water supply and drainage facilities using varied tasks involving analysis, design and construction. Civil Engineers have been at the forefront of the building of the Olympic sites. They combine the rational approach of the scientist with the creativity of the artist to produce outcomes which are efficient, economical and aesthetic.
What do you study?
The course has a duration of four years full-time study. The early years generally consist of common core subjects such as Engineering Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanics, Engineering Computing, Management of Technology and Introduction to Design and Innovation. The later years branch into more specialised areas including:
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Structural engineering
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Engineering management
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Water engineering
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Engineering applications and design
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Geomechanics
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Transport
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Construction engineering
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Surveying
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Construction Materials
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Why study at Wollongong?
The course prepares students for work as professional engineers anywhere in the world. It is a balanced and relevant package of study that we offer which includes basics and fundamentals as well as applications involving modern techniques. Laboratory work is a feature of the course.
Our teaching and research staff are involved with local and international companies in solving real-world problems. Students are encouraged to undertake design and thesis projects based on such topics. Students also undertake practical hands-on experience with industry for 12 weeks before the conclusion of their academic studies. Our graduates are highly sought after and many of our students have gained scholarships with International companies. Our courses offer several prizes for meritorious performance.
Entry requirements
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Assumed knowledge:
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2U - English and 2U and/or 3U Maths or equivalent
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Recommended Study:
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Physics, Chemistry or at least 2U Maths.
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Students with no previous knowledge of Physics or Chemistry are advised to enrol in bridging courses held on Campus.
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UAI:
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80 standard entry
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Students with a UAI of at least 93+ qualify for the Scholars program and students with less than 80 can apply through the Opportunity Program.
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Career Opportunities
A career in Civil Engineering has great potential as Civil Engineers design, construct, maintain and manage infrastructure associated with modern living, such as roads, railways, bridges, buildings, supply of water and electricity, dams and port facilities. Most engineers have a median salary range following graduation of approximately $34,000. Career opportunities include:
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National and International Consultancies
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Operation and Maintenance
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Planning and Project Feasibility Studies
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Computer Analysis
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Construction
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Computer Aided Design
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Construction and Project Management
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Marketing and Technical Advice
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As well as private companies and consulting companies many large government organisations employ civil engineers including the Roads & Traffic Authority, Water Board, and Local Councils. Overseas opportunities occur as the academic program follows that throughout the world.
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