Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

On Campus

Start date

February, July

Campus

Adelaide City, Mawson Lakes

Duration

4 year(s) full-time

Program code

HENCI

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$52,300

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods (or equivalent)

Assumed knowledge

None

English language requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6.0 IELTS Listening 6.0 IELTS Speaking 6.0 IELTS Writing 6.0 Equivalent English qualifications

CRICOS code

115699D

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5
IELTS Reading 6.0
IELTS Listening 6.0
IELTS Speaking 6.0
IELTS Writing 6.0

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

International admissions by country

Country	Requirement	Score
Australia	ATAR	80
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	4.90
China	Gaokao	70%
China	Maple Leaf Education Systems World School Program	73%
Global	International Baccalaureate	28
Hong Kong	Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)	18
India	CBSE and CISCE	80
India	State Board Examinations	90
Indonesia	SMA III	80%
Kenya	Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)	B+
Malaysia	Matrikulasi	3.00
Malaysia	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	3.00
Malaysia	United Entrance Certificate (UEC)	19
Nepal	National Examinations Board (NEB)	3.21
Phillippines	High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12	88%
Singapore	Singapore GCE Advanced Levels	9
Sri Lanka	GCE A Levels	10
Taiwan	GSAT %	70%
Thailand	Matayom 6	3.60
UK / Global	GCE Advanced Levels	9
UK / Global	NCUK	9
USA / Global	Advanced Placement (AP)	9
USA / Global	America College Test (ACT)	24
USA / Global	Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)	1170
Vietnam	Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thôxwng (Vietnamese Year 12)	8.3

Why Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)?

Our world is changing fast. Cities are growing bigger and busier every day. But with growth comes challenges – how do we build the essential structures required to support everyone? That’s where civil engineers step in. They design, build and maintain the infrastructure that underpins modern life. They make sure bridges, roads, tunnels, railways, dams, airports, and water channels meet the needs of our society in a sustainable way.

The demand for civil engineers is soaring. With major public infrastructure spend estimated to hit $230 billion, civil engineers are among the most in demand engineering specialist by industry (Infrastructure Australia, 2023).

Through our Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours), you’ll learn to develop critical infrastructure that is safe, efficient and adaptable. Make your mark, building the world of tomorrow.

Overview

This degree provides you with a solid grounding in civil engineering knowledge and principles, alongside essential professional practice skills. Throughout, you’ll study a broad range of courses drawn from a range of civil engineering-related fields including structural, water, geotechnical and transportation engineering.

Spend time honing your creativity and engineering mindset through substantial design projects – learning how to design roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, water systems and a range of other critical infrastructure.

In your final year, you’ll undertake a major honours research project with industry representatives or academic researchers acting as your clients. Work through the real-life stages of a project from developing a project brief through to feasibility, concept development and detailed design.

Complete up to 12 weeks of professional work placements in industry, ensuring you develop the practical skills to launch straight into your career.

With its broad focus, you’ll graduate with the knowledge and experience to work in a range of civil engineering fields including construction, geotechnics, water resources, environmental or sustainable infrastructure.

Key features

Gain expertise in civil engineering and related fields including structural, water, geotechnical, and transportation engineering.
Common first-year subjects offer flexibility to switch engineering specialisations and receive credit.
Explore your interests with electives like structural mechanics, environmental sustainability and geotechnical design.
Acquire real-world experience with up to 12 weeks in a professional industry placement.
Complete an honours research project and industry-focused design project in your final year.

What you'll learn

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) provides a strong foundation in civil engineering knowledge, technical and professional skills.

Additionally, the broad focus of this degree ensures you’ll develop core knowledge in related areas including:

Structural engineering
Water systems engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Transportation engineering.

In your first year, you’ll lay the groundwork – exploring essential topics in engineering before moving into the specifics of civil engineering in second year.

Throughout your journey, you’ll sharpen your creativity and technical skillset through hands-on design projects and practicals.

In your final year, you’ll undertake a major honours research project. With industry representatives or academic researchers acting as your clients, you’ll work through the real-life stages of a project from concept to final design.

As part of your studies, you’ll also develop your skills in authentic settings, completing up to 12 weeks of professional work placements. Here, you’ll apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real-world environments, gaining the experience and insights that textbooks alone can’t provide.

Assessments for this degree include reports, case studies, presentations, essays and assignments, online quizzes, examinations, industry-relevant research projects, lab/practical team-based projects, e-portfolios and reflective practice.

You’ll be able to complete majority of first year common courses and second year courses at either our Adelaide City or Mawson Lakes Campus with some potential cross-campus study required. Throughout your degree, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge facilities across both campus locations to enhance your overall learning experience.

Majors

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) is also available with a major the following:

Construction Engineering
Mining Engineering
Energy Resources Engineering
Structural Engineering.

What courses you'll study

Complete 192 units comprising:

138 units for all Core courses, and
Either:
42 units for one Major from Majors, or
42 units from Discipline courses, and
12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
0 to 6 units from Electives

Complete 138 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Introduction to Structural Design - Loads and Forms	Course code ENGC2001	Units 6
Course name Professional Engineering Practice	Course code ENGI1005	Units 6
Course name Engineering Mathematics	Course code MATH1016	Units 6
Course name Engineering Programming	Course code COMP1006	Units 6
Course name Engineering Geology and Surveying	Course code ENGI1011	Units 6
Course name Engineering Modelling 1	Course code ENGI1004	Units 6
Course name Construction Materials	Course code ENGC1000	Units 6
Course name Engineering Design and Prototyping	Course code ENGI1001	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Engineering Mechanics	Course code ENGM1000	Units 6
Course name Engineering Modelling 2	Course code ENGI2001	Units 6
Course name Mechanics of Materials	Course code ENGM2000	Units 6
Course name Mechanics of Materials and Structures	Course code ENGM2008	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Water Engineering	Course code ENGC2000	Units 6
Course name Engineering Project Management	Course code ENGI2003	Units 6
Course name Road Design and Traffic Management	Course code ENGC2002	Units 6
Course name Systems Engineering and Professional Practice	Course code ENGI3006	Units 6
Course name Water Engineering and Hydraulic Modelling	Course code ENGC3000	Units 6
Course name Reinforced Concrete Design	Course code ENGC3003	Units 6
Course name Geotechnical Engineering Design	Course code ENGC3002	Units 6
Course name Structural Steel Design	Course code ENGC3004	Units 6
Course name Hydrology and Flood Management	Course code ENGC3001	Units 6
Course name Engineering Research Project Part A	Course code ENGI4900	Units 6
Course name Engineering Research Project Part B	Course code ENGI4901	Units 6

Complete exactly 42 units from the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Civil and Environmental Design Project	Course code ENGI4002	Units 6
Course name Construction Engineering	Course code ENGC2003	Units 6
Course name Adaptive Reuse of Structures	Course code ENGC4006	Units 6
Course name Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design	Course code ENGC4002	Units 6
Course name Advanced Steel Design	Course code ENGC4004	Units 6
Course name Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage	Course code ENGP4020	Units 6
Course name Circular Economy and Lifecycle Assessment	Course code ENGI4011	Units 6
Course name Constitutive Modelling in Geotechnical Engineering	Course code ENGI4009	Units 6
Course name Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Design	Course code ENGI4003	Units 6
Course name Numerical Modelling of Solids and Structures	Course code ENGC4007	Units 6
Course name Prestressed Concrete Design	Course code ENGC4003	Units 6
Course name Steel Concrete Composite Design	Course code ENGC4005	Units 6
Course name Structural Dynamics - Wind and Earthquake Engineering	Course code ENGC4001	Units 6
Course name Structural Mechanics	Course code ENGC3005	Units 6
Course name Timber and Masonry Design	Course code ENGC4013	Units 6
Course name Traffic and Transport Modelling	Course code ENGC4000	Units 6
Course name Unsaturated Soil Mechanics and Expansive Soils	Course code ENGM4001	Units 6
Course name Water and Wastewater Engineering	Course code ENGP4015	Units 6
Course name Water Resources Planning and Management	Course code ENGV3001	Units 6

Complete one Major from the following:

Major name
	Major Structural Engineering
	Major Mining Engineering
	Major Construction Engineering
	Major Energy Resources Engineering

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Professional Engineer Career Preparation	Course code ENGI3900	Units 6
	Course name Professional Engineer Engagement with Professional Practice	Course code ENGI3901	Units 6

Complete 0 to 6 units from the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Environmental Systems and Sustainability	Course code ENGV3003	Units 6
Course name Object-Oriented Programming	Course code COMP1005	Units 6
Course name Electrical Engineering Systems	Course code ENGE1000	Units 6
Course name Process Engineering	Course code ENGP1000	Units 6
Course name Engineering Chemistry	Course code ENGP2004	Units 6

Career outcomes

Civil engineering is one of the broadest areas of engineering, covering construction, geotechnics, transportation, water resource management, consulting, project management, and more.

You could design earthquake-resistant buildings, improving safety for people living in areas prone to frequent seismic activity. Maybe you’ll help a city transition to 100% renewable energy through the development of offshore wind farms, solar energy parks, or hydroelectric dams.

Whatever your area of interest, career paths are available in a wide range of areas, including:

Construction
Transportation
Water resources
Environmental engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Structural engineering
Urban planning and development.

Industry trends

Globally and in Australia, there is an engineering skills shortage – with demand for qualified engineers across all sectors continuing to outstrip supply.

Major public infrastructure spend is projected to reach $230 billion by 2027 in Australia alone. This, combined with a projected shortfall of 229,000 full-time infrastructure workers, makes civil engineers the most in demand engineering specialist by industry (Infrastructure Australia, 2023).

Accreditation

Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing at the institution in 2026.

How to apply

Check your eligibility

Before you begin, find the degree you wish to study and check you meet the academic entry requirements and English language requirements.

Entry requirements

Gather your relevant documents

Ensure you have all supporting documentation needed at the time of application to avoid delays.

How to apply

Complete and send your application

Apply through one of the University’s official agency partners, or via our online application system.

Apply now

How to apply

Applications for international students are open now, to begin your studies in 2026.

Apply through one of the University’s official Education Agents, or via our International Application System.

Find an Education Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through one of our Education Agents.

Find an education agent in your country

FAQs

Explore answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Applications for Australian students to study at Adelaide University will open in August 2025. Applications will be via SATAC for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.

Applications to study a 100% online degree will open in July 2025 via a direct application process.

In the meantime, you could start your studies at UniSA or the University of Adelaide in 2025 and continue on to Adelaide University in 2026.

Adelaide University is South Australia’s largest university with seven campuses across the state. Adelaide City Campus is in the heart of the central business district (including eastern and western precincts), while our Magill, Mawson Lakes and Waite campuses are located within the inner suburbs of Adelaide. Our Mount Gambier, Roseworthy and Whyalla campuses are set in the regions of South Australia. Building on our digital and online learning successes, we aim to also deliver online education to more students than any other Australian university.

Each of our campuses is equipped with cutting-edge, discipline specific facilities, contemporary study spaces and well-resourced libraries. Our city and suburban campuses also feature on-site gyms and eateries, and health services on, or nearby, campus.

You will be well supported academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually with access to on-campus facilities and services such as counselling, learning support, childcare, prayer rooms and more.

You will be well supported through a range of services at Adelaide University to ensure you get the most out of your student experience. Support services include:

Academic learning support, spanning assistance with writing, referencing, mathematics and more.
Advice and advocacy regarding access, adjustments and inclusivity if you have a disability, impairment, chronic health condition or significant caring responsibilities.
Libraries providing flexible study spaces, access to books, computer suites and online resources – as well as referencing support, search tips and more.
Career development hub, including extensive self-help resources, online learning programs, on-campus events, workshops and networking, one-on-one advice, and job search support.
Qualified counsellors who can provide confidential support to manage your mental health and wellbeing.
On-campus medical clinics on-site where you can make an appointment with a General Practitioner to discuss acute and preventative health care matters.
Information and advice for international students regarding accommodation, student life, and academic policies and procedures.
An active and visible LGBTIQA+ Ally Network that ensures the University provides a supportive environment where all staff and students can safely work and study free of harassment or discrimination.
Prayer rooms on campus, including gender specific spaces for worship purposes.
Campus security available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure all students feel safe on campus.
A range of scholarships offered to commencing and continuing students each year to make university life a little easier.
A number of social outlets including student lounges, gyms, student-led clubs, sports teams and free events throughout the year.

Your tuition fees will depend on your program of study and enrolment load. You can find the annual fees relevant to your program on the specific degree page under the ‘fees’ section. The annual fee payable for your chosen program will also be outlined in your Offer of Admission.

Adelaide University will open in January 2026. Your studies will start at different times depending on what study period you’ve applied for. Adelaide University is currently using a semester model, which means most degrees start in Semester 1. Some degrees are also available to start in mid-year, sometimes with a different degree structure. 

Studies at Adelaide University typically commence in:  

February for Semester 1  
July for Semester 2.

Some degrees, such as the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Master of Business Administration, will have different starting dates. View the relevant degree page for more detail. 

For other key dates, including census dates and exam periods, you can view the Academic calendar. 

View all FAQs

Your study experience and support

Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.

Student services

We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:

Career advice and mentoring services
Personal counselling
LGBTQIA+ support
Academic support
Fees and finance help
Security services
Accommodation services
Common rooms
Prayer rooms.

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.

This degree is offered at the following campus(es)

Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment

During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include: