The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Construction Engineering) at Curtin University is a comprehensive, four-year degree program that integrates the fields of civil engineering and construction engineering. Aimed to equip students with the critical skills in engineering, project management, and construction technology required to design and build infrastructure projects, this degree offers a combined focus on the principles of structural design and construction management.
Courses in the program touch various aspects of civil and construction engineering, including materials and methods for construction, structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, and project management. The program also includes substantial project work, which is intended to develop practical skills, as well as teamwork and communication skills.
Furthermore, apart from theoretical knowledge, this program imparts emphasis on practical exposure and work-integrated learning. It includes industry-engagement activities, and the teaching methodology includes lectures from industry experts, site visits, and real-case scenarios.
Graduates of this program are prepared for professional roles in the civil and construction engineering industry, including sectors like municipal or urban engineering, consulting engineering, construction, and research and development. They enter the profession as all-rounded, solution-oriented engineers capable of dealing with both the design and management aspect of engineering projects.
The honours component of the degree typically involves an honours research project in the final year. This allows students to delve deeper into specialist areas of interest and conduct research under the guidance of academic staff, enhancing their research and analytical skills.