Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering for 2010

Course overview

Civil and environmental engineering provides engineering infrastructure that functions in harmony with the environment. It combines the skills of a civil engineer to design, build, maintain, manage and operate infrastructure for the benefit of society with the expertise in sustainable development of an environmental engineer.

Civil and environmental engineering addresses the interactions between engineered and natural environments, as well as the preservation of ecosystems. It involves designing, building, maintaining and operating infrastructure such as road systems, marine and wetland developments and recreational facilities. It can also involve working on projects such as mining and landfill site restoration.

For full details of the course structure and units studied visit the University handbook entry for this course (link below).

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Demand is rapidly growing for engineering graduates with expertise in planning, designing, managing and operating environmentally sensitive infrastructure and systems.

An increasing population and improving standard of living continue to provide many jobs in local, state and federal government, consulting and contracting firms, and research and development or education organisations.

Double degree options

• Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering / Bachelor of Business and Commerce