Civil Engineering/Science
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Science
Length
5.5 years full-time (5 years in accelerated program) or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course allows students to complement civil engineering training with a science major, leading to professional qualifications in both areas. Graduates are multi-skilled and can apply their extensive knowledge to civil engineering projects in fields including: water management, soil management, energy management and environmental management.
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 cover surveying, geomatics and hydraulics, environmental law, earth science, structural mechanics and design, advanced mathematics, geotechnology, and regional and transport engineering.
Students can choose studies from the following sciences: biochemistry, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, information technology (IT), mathematics and statistics, and psychology.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Engineering, science.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply through 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
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Mathematical Methods (either), Physics, and criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection
ENTER 72.60
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 Specialist Mathematics or Physics
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are well placed to work in the expanding water and wastewater industries.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with the relevant scientific professional association is possible.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/ug-courses.html
Contact information
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Bendigo campus
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