Study Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/ Master of Engineering Management

Study Civil Engineering and Engineering Management at Flinders

Build the world we live in, create and innovate to solve civil engineering problems.

Combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/ Master of Engineering Management (Civil) (Honours) with the Master of Engineering Management. The civil component covers the four main civil engineering themes of structures, transport, water and geomechanics. Engineering management combines the problem-solving and technical design ability of engineering with executive organisational skills and the planning power of business and management.

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Prerequisites

SACE stage two specialist mathematics or mathematical methods or equivalent.

Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of SACE stage two physics or equivalent is assumed.

2024 selection rank

90.00

Guaranteed selection rank

95.00

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244741

Delivery mode

In person:

– Tonsley

Online: No

Duration

5 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2025: $9,314

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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244741 (Tonsley)

Why study Civil Engineering and Engineering Management at Flinders?

Prepares you to plan, design, build and maintain buildings, infrastructure and resources
Learn in purpose-built civil engineering labs and facilities in the new technology precinct at Tonsley
Designed in close collaboration with industry to meet future development needs in civil engineering
Gain the skills and experience to manage large scale, complex projects, executive organisation skills and business and boardroom skills.

Your career

Prepare for a career in engineering management in any industry - civil, environmental, structural, and transport systems.

Potential occupations include:·

chief technical officer
defence procurement manager
engineering project manager
innovation and research manager
operations manager
software project manager
supply chain manager.

Potential employers include:

design consultancies
government agencies and universities
building and construction industry
mining and energy industry.

Professional recognition/accreditation

All our Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.

"At REDARC we look for leaders who can identify Engineers' strengths and encourage them to develop their skill sets so that they feel nurtured and encouraged to achieve their career goals. To be a globally successful business we need world class Engineering Managers."

Mr Anthony Kittel, Managing Director , REDARC Electronics

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

You'll be studying alongside engineering students of all disciplines and completing core topics in electronics, professional skills, engineering design, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, and mathematics

Second year

A typical second year may include:

Focussing on civil engineering with core topics in mechanics and structures, fluid mechanics, infrastructure systems engineering, civil engineering design, engineering geology and geomechanics, structural engineering, engineering mathematics, and geographical information systems.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

topics in engineering project management together with studies that look at working as a professional engineer

One semester in the industry with our national best-practice 20-week industry placement.

Fourth Honours year

A typical honours year may include:

A return to Tonsley to complete a major civil engineering honours thesis allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research

Topics in advanced civil engineering design, and standards, ethics and compliance

design of a major piece of infrastructure

a selection of electives in allied science and engineering areas.

Fifth Honours year

A typical masters year may include:

Undertake a research methods and honours research project.

Elective subjects including cybersecurity for connected systems, financial performance, supply chains and innovation

The final major streams to choose from – civil, environmental, structural and transport

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.

You'll undertake a 20-week industry placement as part of your degree. One of the longest work placements offered in Australia, it enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems.
Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.85	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	96.10	98.70
Lowest rank to receive an offer	85.85	93.35

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	10	37%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	0	0
Work and life experience	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	11	41%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	N/P	N/P
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	<5	<5
International Students	0	0
All students	27	100%

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

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244741 (Tonsley)

Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering Science.

How to apply

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Check your eligibility for credit.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/ Master of Engineering Management

Study Civil Engineering and Engineering Management at Flinders

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