La Trobe College Australia
Diploma of Engineering/Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Civil Engineering
Melbourne (Bundoora), Victoria, Australia
Level
Diploma
Duration
4.0F/P
Campus
Melbourne (Bundoora) (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Diploma of Engineering/Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Civil Engineering at La Trobe College Australia in Melbourne (Bundoora), Victoria, Australia is a diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Civil engineering graduates work on infrastructure projects — roads, bridges, tunnels, water systems and urban development — for major contractors, local authorities, network rail and global engineering consultancies such as Arup, Atkins and WSP. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is the standard career goal.
Student life (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Diploma of Engineering/Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Civil Engineering
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Diploma of Engineering/Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Civil Engineering topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering/Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Civil Engineering
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates Bridging and enabling courses Completion of UniLearn Senior Mathematics with an overall grade of at least 50% can be used to meet the mathematics prerequisite requirement for the course. Educational outcomes considered for selection ATAR not required. We accept unscored VCE. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe College Australia Equity schemes information and the La Trobe College Australia website Recent Year 12 graduates Bridging and enabling courses Completion of UniLearn Senior Mathematics with an overall grade of at least 50% can be used to meet the mathematics prerequisite requirement for the course. Educational outcomes considered for selection ATAR not required. We accept unscored VCE. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe College Australia Equity schemes information and the La Trobe College Australia website Applicants with Higher Education study Bridging and enabling courses Completion of UniLearn Senior Mathematics with an overall grade of at least 50% can be used to meet the mathematics prerequisite requirement for the course. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe College Australia Equity schemes information and the La Trobe College Australia website Applicants with VET study Bridging and enabling courses Completion of UniLearn Senior Mathematics with an overall grade of at least 50% can be used to meet the mathematics prerequisite requirement for the course. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe College Australia Equity schemes information and the La Trobe College Australia website Applicants with work and life experience Bridging and enabling courses Completion of UniLearn Senior Mathematics with an overall grade of at least 50% can be used to meet the mathematics prerequisite requirement for the course. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe College Australia Equity schemes information and the La Trobe College Australia website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion of any English
- Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion of any Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or relevant work experience or personal statement or relevant Certificate IV.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
- Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
What Students Love
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Diverse international food scene
- Active music scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Civil engineering graduates work on infrastructure projects — roads, bridges, tunnels, water systems and urban development — for major contractors, local authorities, network rail and global engineering consultancies such as Arup, Atkins and WSP. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is the standard career goal.
- Civil engineering graduates work on infrastructure projects — roads, bridges, tunnels, water systems and urban development — for major contractors, local authorities, network rail and global engineering consultancies such as Arup, Atkins and WSP.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is the standard career goal.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). Melbourne's cultural scene, café culture and liveability rankings justify the cost for most students.
- Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- Melbourne's cultural scene, café culture and liveability rankings justify the cost for most students.