Civil engineers build and maintain the infrastructure of advanced modern living. They plan, design, construct, operate and maintain everything from buildings to bridges, tunnels and dams, highways and airports, power plants, water and sewerage systems. Using computer technologies and advanced materials, Civil engineers design structures that meet the needs of a growing population while protecting the environment, reducing the dangers from natural phenomena and considering the future needs of the community. What you will study As an engineering student at UOW you will have access to fully-equipped laboratories and the latest computer-aided software that is used in modern industrial workplaces. Our lecturers encourage you to appro>ach them and get involved in industry projects and learning opportunities so you get the most out of your university education. Our engineering students are trained through practical learning experiences including: Laboratory experiments Problem based learning Computer simulations Teamwork assignments Industrial case studies Project management Site visits to industry The later years of the Civil Engineering degree cover areas including: structural engineering, water engineering, geomechanics, engineering management, engineering applications and design, materials and transport, and surveying. From second year you also have the option to complete a double major, combining two engineering disciplines. Available double major combinations include: Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will be able to: Demonstrate professional knowledge, with a strong grounding in engineering & awareness of current local and international trends and challenges. Navigate disciplinary literature with particular skills in gathering & synthesising information independently to support an argument or strategy. Implement common research methods in the field of engineering, analyse data & evaluate the validity of findings and exercise critical judgement in determining new directions and strategies for carrying out further investigation. Communicate clearly and coherently in writing to a range of audiences, with an ability to integrate knowledge, research, data, analysis and critical evaluation. Communicate verbally to a range of audiences using appropriate language in presentations, consultation and negotiation. Work productively as part of a team with the capacity for leadership, recognising the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of team members. Appreciate the importance of sustainable engineering design, and seek to maximise positive social and environmental outcomes in engineering design, practice and development. Career opportunities Biomedical Engineer Computer Architect Computer Systems Engineer Civil Engineer Construction Manager Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineer Environmental Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Metallurgist Mining Engineer Network Engineer Production Engineer Security Engineer Software Engineer Structural Engineer Systems Analyst Telecommunications Engineer Transport Engineer Water Quality Manager.