University of Newcastle, Australia
5 years full-time, up to 12 years part-time
Combine civil engineering expertise with business acumen in this five-year combined degree. Perfect for students who want to design and manage infrastructure while developing leadership and entrepreneurial skills for diverse career opportunities in engineering and project management.
Applicants must have completed a senior secondary school qualification equivalent to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or similar. International applicants require an IELTS overall minimum score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each section. Selection rank of 77.00 applies for domestic students at Newcastle campus. No specific prerequisite courses are mandated, though strong mathematics and physics backgrounds are advantageous for engineering studies.
The program covers three main civil engineering specializations: structural engineering, water engineering, and geotechnical engineering. Core engineering courses include Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Geomechanics, Hydrology, and Water Engineering. Students also study Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Transportation Engineering, and Sustainable Engineering Practice. The business component includes Accounting, Finance, Microeconomics, Management, Leadership and Ethics, and Entrepreneurship. Students choose a business major in either Innovation and Entrepreneurship or Leadership and Management, with electives in areas like Digital Business Applications, Organizational Behavior, and Business Strategy.
The University of Newcastle is ranked in the world's top 200 for Civil and Structural Engineering. The program is accredited by Engineers Australia, enabling graduates to join as graduate members upon completion. The university emphasizes career-ready education through mandatory 12-week industrial placements, building professional networks and real-world experience. With 94.1% of engineering graduates employed within four months of graduation, the program demonstrates strong industry connections and employment outcomes.
Graduates pursue diverse career paths across infrastructure, construction, consulting, and government sectors. The combined degree opens doors to leadership positions managing engineering projects and teams, or entrepreneurial ventures launching engineering startups. Career opportunities span from hands-on fieldwork in structural design and geotechnical analysis to strategic roles in urban development, transport systems planning, and water resource management. The business component enables graduates to transition into project management, engineering consultancy, or business development roles.