University of South Australia
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationCivil and structural engineers are responsible for the infrastructure and resources that keep our cities, towns and rural areas functioning. They focus on the design and construction of buildings, bridges and other structural components of infrastructure projects.
Professionally accredited by Engineers Australia, this degree is strongly hands-on, with significant opportunities to apply engineering theory to real-world challenges. In your final year, you’ll complete a major honours research project as well as an industry-focused design project.
Throughout your degree you’ll learn and develop your skills in specialist, industry-standard facilities. We have the largest strong floor in the southern hemisphere and a 1200m long hydraulic testing facility. You’ll also learn to use high-tech testing and computer modelling software and equipment.
Delivery mode
University of South Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes, SA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 72.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Civil Engineer
A Civil Engineer designs and creates structures that serve the community. They use science to build everything from buildings and bridges to dams a...
Structural Engineer
A Structural Engineer designs and examines a range of structures including buildings, utility facilities and roads and bridges. You might conduct t...
Bridge Engineer
A Bridge Engineer designs, plans, and oversees the construction and maintenance of bridges. You might work in engineering firms, construction compa...
Construction Project Manager
A Construction Project Manager supervises all work on a building site to make sure a construction project is operating effectively. You’ll ensure t...
Geotechnical Engineer
A Geotechnical Engineer analyses soil, rock, and groundwater to support safe construction projects. Key duties include site investigations, designi...
Tunnel Engineer
A Tunnel Engineer designs, constructs, and maintains tunnels for various applications such as transportation and utilities. You might work with con...
Architectural Engineer
An Architectural Engineer designs and oversees the construction of buildings and structures, integrating both architectural and engineering princip...
BIM Manager
A BIM Manager oversees the implementation and management of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes within construction projects. You might...
Structural Designer
A Structural Designer creates plans for buildings, bridges, and other structures. You might work for engineering firms, construction companies, or...
Structural Modeller
A Structural Modeller creates detailed 3D models for buildings, bridges, and other structures. You might work for engineering firms, construction c...
Structural Drafter
A Structural Drafter creates technical drawings for buildings, bridges, and other structures. You might work for engineering firms, construction co...
About University of South Australia
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.
Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
