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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)

Course code: #NHEC

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $35,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    $75 AUD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    084873M

Highlights
Work Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Industry Placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-November-2022 2022-11-30
Fall-April 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-August 31-May-2023 2023-05-31

Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)

Prepare for a career designing practical and sustainable community infrastructure with a degree in civil engineering from VU.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) covers the planning, design, construction and management of essential infrastructure. This includes:

  • commercial and industrial buildings
  • water supply and wastewater systems
  • irrigation, drainage and flood protection systems
  • bridges, roads and transport systems
  • port harbour and airport facilities.

VU’s civil engineering graduates are known in the industry as well-rounded, accredited engineers. 

Focus on practical teaching and work experience will have you job-ready for graduation. Offer industry placements and high-tech engineering laboratories.

As a civil engineer, you can run your own practice or work for government authorities, private industry consulting firms, or major construction companies.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$57,600

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,792
Accommodation 1 bed room $22,000
Tuition 1 person $35,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • A scanned copy of passport identification page
  • certified copies of your academic transcripts and other supporting documentation
  • evidence of your English language proficiency
  • completed Advanced Standing forms (if you are applying for credit).

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

67
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
15
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 5): achieved.

GENERAL ENGLISH 

LEVELSENTRYDURATIONCOURSE FEE

GE 1 (ELEMENTARY) 

GE 2 (PRE-INTERMEDIATE) 

GE 3 (INTERMEDIATE)

GE 4 (UPPER INTERMEDIATE)

GE 5 (ADVANCED 1)

IELTS 3.5; TOEFL 0-19

IELTS 4.0; TOEFL 20-31

IELTS 4.5; PTE 30-36; TOEFL 32-34                                                       

IELTS 5.0; PTE 37-43; TOEFL 35-45

IELTS 5.5; PTE 34-50; TOEFL 46-59

5-10 weeks per level, depending on proficiency      $460 per week (plus A$200 enrolment fee)      

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 

LEVELSENTRYDURATIONCOURSE FEE

EAP4 (Upper Intermediate) 

EAP5 (Advanced 1) 

EAP6 (Advanced 2)

EAP4: IELTS 5.0, VU English Placement Test or completion of GE3. 

EAP5: IELTS 5.5 or completion of EAP4. 

EAP6: IELTS 6.0 or completion of EAP5.

5-10 weeks per level, depending on proficiency$460 per week (plus A$200 enrolment fee)

Academic background and requirement

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent), including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR: 
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

 

China: 

Gao San (Senior Middle School Year 3): 70%

 

India: 

Indian School Certificate (issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - ICSE): 65%

All India Senior School Certificate (issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education - CBSE): 65%

Higher Secondary Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate from State Board: 70%

 

Foundation program: 

VU College provides pathways to VU degrees. In addition to English language courses, it offers an international foundations program and diplomas in business, information technology and engineering.

Career opportunities

  • structural engineer
  • water engineer
  • civil engineer
  • environmental engineer
  • geotechnical engineer
  • project engineer
  • construction engineer
  • roads and transport engineer

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