The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) is a four-year undergraduate degree that prepares students to plan, design, construct, supervise, manage, and maintain the essential physical infrastructure of modern society. The course covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transport engineering, water resources, environmental engineering, and construction management. Students learn to apply mathematics, physics, mechanics, and computational tools to solve complex, real-world engineering challenges, while developing the professional, ethical, and communication skills required to operate as a fully accredited engineer.

The degree is designed for students who want to shape the built environment — from roads, bridges, tunnels, and railways to dams, airports, water supply systems, and sustainable urban infrastructure. It suits problem-solvers who are passionate about applying scientific and technical knowledge to projects that have lasting community benefit. The Honours component reflects an advanced level of academic rigour, typically involving a research-focused thesis project or capstone investigation in the final year, ensuring graduates meet the academic requirements for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status through Engineers Australia.

Graduates are highly sought after by a wide range of employers across the public and private sectors. Key employers include Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction contractors (such as CIMIC, Lendlease, Multiplex, and John Holland), global engineering consultancies (such as AECOM, GHD, Arup, WSP, and Jacobs), state and local government authorities, water utilities, transport agencies, mining companies, and the Australian Defence Force. The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia at the professional engineer level and is internationally recognised under the Washington Accord, enabling graduates to work across the globe.

Most Australian universities require applicants to meet a minimum ATAR (or equivalent selection rank) for this degree, which typically ranges from around 70 to 90+ depending on the institution and campus location, with more research-intensive universities tending to have higher entry thresholds. In addition to the ATAR, virtually all providers require prerequisites in Mathematics — typically Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods or equivalent (e.g., Specialist Mathematics) — as these underpin the quantitative rigour of the program. Many universities also recommend or require Physics or Chemistry at the Year 12 level. Some providers offer alternative entry pathways for students who do not meet the standard ATAR threshold, including completion of a relevant TAFE Certificate IV or Diploma, an Associate Degree, pathway programs, or the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Mature-age applicants with relevant work experience may also be considered by certain institutions.

International students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, typically via IELTS Academic with an overall score of at least 6.5 and no individual band below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification such as TOEFL, PTE Academic, or completion of an approved English for Academic Purposes program. Some universities accept other indicators of English proficiency, such as completion of relevant prior study in English.

Once enrolled, students are expected to satisfy Engineers Australia's Engineering Professional Practice requirements, which include a minimum number of industry experience hours (often 480 hours, including at least 240 hours of verified industry experience) prior to graduation. While no formal work experience is required for admission, students are encouraged to seek part-time or vacation work in a related technical field early in their degree to build professional readiness and a portfolio of competencies recognised by Engineers Australia.