Civil Engineering
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course prepares civil engineers for their roles in the design, construction and maintenance of essential infrastructure such as buildings, roads, dams, water supply systems, railways and airports.
The course supports strong theoretical training with intensive practical training and experience. Key features include studies in civil engineering practice and management, project work, field trips to support class-based learning, industry-based learning (three options available), and an extensive range of supporting scholarships.
Students also have access to the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit Faculty website for more details.
Course structure
First-year studies include mathematics, physics, engineering, accounting, and environmental science. Later-year subjects include surveying, geomatics and hydraulics, environmental law, earth science, structural mechanics and design, advanced mathematics, geotechnology, and regional and transport engineering.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Civil engineering.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlMiddle Band
Performance in prerequisite studies is considered, as well as criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection
ENTER 65.55
Extra requirements
Under certain circumstances, Non-Year 12 and Mature Age Entry applicants may be asked to complete the VTAC Pi form or the multiple choice STAT test, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any), Mathematical Methods (either) and either Physics or Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Engineering impacts on virtually every aspect of society. Professional engineers participate in careers across many fields. Graduates work in private industry, consultancies, local, State, and Federal Government organisations and research. Career paths lead through general engineering practice and management roles to the highest positions.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate.html
Contact information
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Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
T (03) 5444 7351
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover