Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)

Program Overview

This civil and infrastructure engineering program emphasizes sustainability and equips graduates with the skills to plan, design, and manage infrastructure projects. Through project-based learning and real-world experiences, students develop technical competence and a deep understanding of sustainability in the engineering industry. The program offers specialization in five sub-disciplines, preparing graduates for diverse roles in the civil and infrastructure engineering fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program emphasizes sustainability and seeks to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, design, construct, supervise, manage, and maintain infrastructure projects. Through project-based learning and real-world experiences, students develop technical competence and a strong understanding of sustainability within the engineering industry. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of employers and aligns with industry standards. Graduates are prepared for a diverse range of roles in the civil and infrastructure engineering fields.

Outline:

Year 1

focuses on developing foundational skills in engineering analysis, problem-solving, sustainability, mathematics, and communication. A key component of Year 1 is an Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Challenge project, which provides hands-on experience in humanitarian engineering.

Year 2

builds on the core concepts with a focus on theoretical and practical engineering applications. Students delve into areas such as site investigation, geotechnical engineering, water and transport engineering, and structural engineering.

Years 3

and Students can choose from five sub-disciplines within civil engineering:

• Project / construction management: civil infrastructure projects
• Geotechnical engineering: earthworks, foundations, slopes, tunnels, dams and ground improvement
• Structural engineering: bridges, power stations, sports stadiums, towers, factories and other large buildings
• Transportation engineering: roads, railways, airports, canals and harbors
• Water resources engineering: water supply, wastewater treatment, protection of coasts and river banks.
In addition to these core sub-disciplines, the program offers a range of elective options that allow students to tailor their studies to their interests. The program culminates in a capstone project in the final year, which provides an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the degree to solve a real-world engineering challenge.

Assessment:

Assessment methods in this program include:

• Tests and Quizzes
• Essays and Reports
• Presentations
• Projects
• Practical Assignments
• Reflective Journals
• Exams
The program follows RMIT's Grading Scheme, which is based on a seven-point scale.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures: Provide foundational knowledge and theoretical concepts.
• Seminars: Engage students in discussions and critical analysis of engineering topics.
• Tutorials: Facilitate problem-solving and application of concepts.
• Workshops: Offer hands-on experience and practical skills development.
• Laboratory Sessions: Provide opportunities for experimentation and data analysis.
• Site Visits: Expose students to real-world engineering projects and practices.
• Online Materials: Supplement classroom learning and provide additional resources.
The program is taught by experienced industry professionals and academics who are actively involved in research and development within the field of civil and infrastructure engineering.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are highly sought after by employers in various sectors of the civil and infrastructure engineering industry. Potential career paths include:

• Construction manager
• Construction engineer
• Structural engineer
• Geotechnical engineer
• Project manager
• Design engineer
• Transport engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Water engineer
• Engineering asset manager
Graduates have gone on to work for leading organizations such as Arup, Aurecon, BMD Group, CPB Contractors, GHD, John Holland, Lendlease, Melbourne Water, Traffix Group, Transurban, VicRoads, Metro Melbourne, and WorleyParsons.