Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Yes, each one of Swinburne's engineering degrees, including the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), is accredited by Engineers Australia. Students will learn specialised engineering skills and competencies that are formally recognised by Engineers Australia.

Civil Engineering students at Swinburne have access to a range of advanced facilities including the Smart Structures Laboratory — the only one of its type in Australia — designed to test large-scale civil, mechanical, aerospace and mining engineering components and systems on the Hawthorn campus. Other available labs include the Construction Simulation Hub, Trimble Technology Lab, Applied Mechanics Hub, Digital Construction Lab, and the Polymer Processing and Testing Lab.

Yes, Swinburne's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a common first year, which allows students to explore engineering broadly before specialising in their chosen discipline such as Civil Engineering.

Swinburne is ranked #1 in Australia for Computer Science and Engineering according to the ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025, and #1 in Australia for Automation and Control according to the same ranking. Swinburne is also ranked #1 in Victoria for Graduate Employability and Salary according to the QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) 2024.

Yes, Swinburne connects students with industry before they graduate. The university offers work integrated learning opportunities including placements, internships, and industry projects, and prepares students for work by connecting them with industry partners during their studies.