Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) in Civil, Edith Cowan University

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Honours at ECU is designed to prepare students for the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment, such as buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other large structures. The course emphasizes industry-relevant skills across core civil engineering areas including surveying, soil mechanics, engineering geology, structural analysis and design, hydrology, and transportation engineering. It combines a strong theoretical foundation with practical problem-solving, teamwork, and project development to equip graduates with analytical skills and project leadership capabilities. The first two years focus on mechanics, mathematics, and engineering principles, with core science courses like materials, CAD, electrical engineering, and thermodynamics. The final years delve into specialized civil topics, preparing students for professional practice and project management. The initial year offers common units across engineering disciplines, giving students flexibility to switch majors if desired.