RMIT University
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Level
Advanced Diploma
Duration
4.5F
Campus
City (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-02-08
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Course Overview
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) at RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a advanced 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)
City offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
75,976
Staff Ratio
16.0:1
International
50.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
62.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£37,920
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
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 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Resume If applying on the basis of work experience, please submit a current resume outlining your employment and/or volunteer work history.
- We require the following information in order to assess your eligibility for this course: Details of your roles and responsibilities in each job.
- The start and end date of each role.
- Whether the role is/was full time or part time.
- Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).
- 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Recent Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Resume If applying on the basis of work experience, please submit a current resume outlining your employment and/or volunteer work history.
- We require the following information in order to assess your eligibility for this course: Details of your roles and responsibilities in each job.
- The start and end date of each role.
- Whether the role is/was full time or part time.
- Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).
- 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with Higher Education study VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Resume If applying on the basis of work experience, please submit a current resume outlining your employment and/or volunteer work history.
- We require the following information in order to assess your eligibility for this course: Details of your roles and responsibilities in each job.
- The start and end date of each role.
- Whether the role is/was full time or part time.
- Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).
- 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with VET study VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Resume If applying on the basis of work experience, please submit a current resume outlining your employment and/or volunteer work history.
- We require the following information in order to assess your eligibility for this course: Details of your roles and responsibilities in each job.
- The start and end date of each role.
- Whether the role is/was full time or part time.
- Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).
- 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with work and life experience VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future.
- You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
- Resume If applying on the basis of work experience, please submit a current resume outlining your employment and/or volunteer work history.
- We require the following information in order to assess your eligibility for this course: Details of your roles and responsibilities in each job.
- The start and end date of each role.
- Whether the role is/was full time or part time.
- Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).
- 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 RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website | Current Year 12 graduates Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
- Academic Requirements Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ( or equivalent ) OR Successful completion of Post-Secondary studies in a related field (Certificate II or above) OR At least 6 months' full-time work experience in a related field as per detailed resume (or part-time equivalent).
- Recent Year 12 graduates Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
- Academic Requirements Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ( or equivalent ) OR Successful completion of Post-Secondary studies in a related field (Certificate II or above) OR At least 6 months' full-time work experience in a related field as per detailed resume (or part-time equivalent).
- Applicants with Higher Education study Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
- Academic Requirements Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ( or equivalent ) OR Successful completion of Post-Secondary studies in a related field (Certificate II or above) OR At least 6 months' full-time work experience in a related field as per detailed resume (or part-time equivalent).
- Applicants with VET study Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
- Academic Requirements Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ( or equivalent ) OR Successful completion of Post-Secondary studies in a related field (Certificate II or above) OR At least 6 months' full-time work experience in a related field as per detailed resume (or part-time equivalent).
- Applicants with work and life experience Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
- Academic Requirements Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ( or equivalent ) OR Successful completion of Post-Secondary studies in a related field (Certificate II or above) OR At least 6 months' full-time work experience in a related field as per detailed resume (or part-time equivalent).
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
Student Population
75,976
Total students
Staff Ratio
16:1
Students per staff
International Students
50%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture
Student Life & City (indicative)
City offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
- City offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
- Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Beach lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
62%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£37,920
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
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
- Design
- Engineering
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
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, City carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). RMIT's Melbourne CBD location is central and creative — costs are high but the urban access is unmatched.
- Like most major Australian cities, City carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- RMIT's Melbourne CBD location is central and creative — costs are high but the urban access is unmatched.