Civil engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
CIVIL ENGINEERING
The design, construction, maintenance and operation of infrastructure for the benefit of society
How to applyWhat is Civil engineering?
Civil engineers design and improve infrastructure systems and processes that allow humans and nature to coexist with minimal impact. Modern society couldn’t function without them.
We need civil engineers to design and build higher‑capacity transportation systems. We need them to construct larger commercial and industrial complexes. We need them for water supply and pollution control. We need efficient, cost‑effective and innovative repair or replacement of civil infrastructure such as roads, bridges and buildings.
Why study Civil engineering at Monash University?
At Monash we help you prepare for your civil engineering career early, learning the fundamentals and exploring emerging technologies. You will also have the opportunity to gain industry experience in the major fields, such as structural, water, transport, and geomechanics.
#31
in the world for Civil & Structural engineering
81.4%
of graduates secure full-time employment within 4 months of graduating
Recognition
This engineering degree is accredited by Engineers Australia
Your pathway to success
Industry based learning
Monash Engineering offers world class industry internships and programs that put you at the top of the employability market.
World-class facitlities
Some of the facilities and research centres that will enhance your learning experience include the Woodside building for Technology and Design, Monash Makerspace, Living Laboratory, Monash Institute of Transport Studies and Visualisation Laboratory.
Join a student team
You can join one of the many student teams like Monash Connected Autonomous Vehicles, Solar Decathlon Team, Precious Plastics or Engineers Without Borders and form lasting friendships, get hands on experience and put your classroom learning into practice.
Your future Civil engineering career prospects
When you graduate as a civil engineer, you'll work in a myriad of areas, including designing, building and managing just about everything from a major freeway or railway, to a water storage reservoir, oil rig platform, harbour facility, or environmentally friendly structure. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in top companies including:
- Arup
- Deloitte
- NASA
- Rio Tinto
- Dyson
- Aurecon
- AECOM
- John Holland
- BHP
- Tesla
- Department of Transport
What you will learn in Civil engineering
You’ll learn skills in core areas such as:
Structural
Design and oversee construction of buildings, bridges, airports, railways, commercial complexes, towers, offshore platforms, and tunnels. How to ensure structures remain sound under extreme conditions such as heavy traffic, high winds and earthquakes.
Water
Plan and manage water supply and drainage systems for communities, agriculture, and industry. Develop projects to control flood waters, design dams, spillways, and pipe networks. Manage rivers and develop systems to collect and treat wastewater, and develop urban water systems.
Transport
learn how to plan for the future travel needs of cities and rural areas. Investigate alternative transport technologies to make existing road and traffic systems safer, more efficient, and user-focused.
Geomechanics
Design and analysis of foundations and support structures, slopes, waste containment facilities, dams and tunnels, as well as engineering of geomaterials for infrastructure projects.
Expand your skills with an engineering minor
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Earn two degrees with only one extra year of study
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Hear from our engineering students
As the leader of ACES, I’ve felt a great sense of pride in working alongside my careerfocused peers to deliver events to help build relationships with industry. Many students, myself included, have been exposed to industry insights and connections that have kick-started our careers. I’ve been working as an undergraduate engineer on a major bridge and road upgrade project. This has advanced my fundamental skills and knowledge about road design and construction, gaining a great appreciation of the logistics, problem-solving, materials, and diligence needed to build something (supposedly) as simple as a road.
Anton Zangl
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and Accelerated Master’s Pathway
Undergraduate Engineer, Seymour Whyte
President, Monash Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES)
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Ready to apply?
4 years full-time/ 8 years part-time
Starts: February/July
Clayton campus
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