University of Newcastle, Australia
5 years full-time, up to 12 years part-time
A comprehensive 5-year combined engineering degree that prepares students to design and manage civil infrastructure while developing sustainable environmental engineering solutions. Ideal for students passionate about solving global engineering challenges and creating positive environmental impact.
Applicants must have completed a senior secondary school qualification equivalent to the Higher School Certificate (HSC). For international students, English proficiency is required with a minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0 and section minimum of 6.0. Students should have strong foundational knowledge in mathematics and physics. No prior engineering experience is required as the program builds technical skills from fundamentals.
The program covers critical technical engineering skills including structural engineering, water engineering, geomechanics, transportation engineering, civil engineering materials, and engineering management. Environmental engineering components include chemistry for life sciences, contaminant hydrogeology, environmental chemistry, environmental legislation and planning, environmental process technology, and land surface process management. Core courses span mathematics, physics, programming with Python, engineering mechanics, fluid mechanics, sustainable engineering practices, and professional engineering principles. Students complete design projects in structural, water, and geotechnical engineering, plus a capstone project.
The University of Newcastle is ranked in the world top 200 for Civil and Structural Engineering and top 75 for Water Resources. The university provides career-ready placements with 12 weeks of mandatory industrial experience during the degree, allowing students to build professional networks and apply learning in practice. The program is accredited by Engineers Australia, enabling graduates to join as graduate members upon completion. With a strong track record of graduate employment and industry partnerships, Newcastle delivers engineering education that meets real-world demands.
Graduates of this combined degree open doors across a wide range of industries with flexible and diverse career opportunities. You may pursue hands-on fieldwork in environmental remediation and water management, design and development roles in structural and geotechnical engineering, or leadership positions managing people and projects. With 94.9% of graduates employed within four months of graduating, this degree positions you for immediate career success in the growing environmental and infrastructure sectors.
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