The Civil and Environmental Engineering course includes a range of studies in Civil Engineering combined with a special focus on the impacts that engineering projects have on the environment.  The course consists of 480 credit points (thirty core units, two electives and one 0 credit point practicum unit). Many engineering projects, especially those that may impact on the quality of land, water and air, require detailed environmental analysis to identify and mitigate any chances that the project will adversely affect the environment.  It is essential to consider both the short and long term sustainability of such projects and their environmental consequences.  Areas of study include a foundation in physical and engineering sciences along with computer aided design, engineering materials, soil mechanics and other foundational civil engineering areas of study.  The course also includes more advanced studies in environmental risk assessment and management, water and wastewater treatment, water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems, waste disposal and management, air-borne pollution control and the principles that ensure long term sustainable engineering design solutions.  Graduates will have competencies in both civil and environmental engineering, and be able to participate in and lead complex multidisciplinary projects. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and, along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.

Civil and Environmental engineers have strong employment opportunities in many sectors of industry including infrastructure development projects (roads and transportation, urban development), public utilities (water supply, waste disposal), mining (planning and operations) and consulting (project management).

Standard University admission requirements apply.

Satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, or equivalent.
WACE Physics 3A/3B, or equivalent, and WACE Chemistry 3A/3B, or equivalent, are desirable.
Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to this course with advanced standing.

Note:

Students who have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B or equivalent will be required to complete a bridging unit during the first year of their studies.

Students who have not completed Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D are strongly encouraged to attend the 5-day Mathematics Bridging Programme offered in the week before the start of each semester.

The course consists of 480 credit points (30 core units, two electives and one 0 credit point practicum unit).