Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Design in Architecture is a combined undergraduate coursework degree that will provide you with the skills to analyse the forces within a structure and design its skeleton to support these forces, complemented by the conceptual and aesthetic essentials of the design process. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and other major professional engineering institutions. You will complete Engineering degree foundational core units in mathematics and computing, along with a suite of multidisciplinary project units. You will also complete stream core and specialist elective units in civil engineering. In your final year, you will complete an honours thesis in civil engineering. Throughout your degree, you will undertake professional engagement activities as part of the Professional Engagement Program, including engineering work experience in the final year. Concurrently with the Bachelor of Engineering Honours, you will complete core units from the Design in Architecture table including a number of studios and workshops.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

The Greenway Building, Cnr Bridge and Macquarie Streets, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic applicants: Please refer to the UAC website for entry requirements and application details.
International applicants: Closing date is 31 October of the preceding year for Semester 1 intake.
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Separate deadlines apply for scholarships — view scholarship closing dates for details.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AACA

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Design in Architecture accredited by any professional bodies?

Yes, this course is accredited by Engineers Australia and other major professional engineering institutions.

What will I study in the engineering component of this combined degree?

You will complete Engineering degree foundational core units in mathematics and computing, along with a suite of multidisciplinary project units, stream core and specialist elective units in civil engineering, and in your final year, an honours thesis in civil engineering.

What does the architecture component of this combined degree involve?

Concurrently with the Bachelor of Engineering Honours, you will complete core units from the Design in Architecture table including a number of studios and workshops.

Is there a work experience component in this degree?

Yes, throughout the degree you will undertake professional engagement activities as part of the Professional Engagement Program, including engineering work experience in the final year.

How do domestic students apply for this course?

Domestic students should refer to the UAC website for application details. Note that this course has limited places available and not all applicants who meet the deadline and requirements may be successful.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate ArchitectArchitectural DesignerArchitectural DrafterProject ArchitectAssociate Architect

Key Skills

Architectural design and spatial thinkingTechnical drawing, drafting, and documentationBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) and software proficiency (Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD)Sustainable and environmentally responsive designStructural systems and construction technology knowledge

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