BEng (Honours) (Civil) - Environmental Engineering in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University

Civil engineers create, construct, and oversee the essential infrastructure supporting contemporary society. They ensure sustainable development of bridges, highways, underground passages, rail systems, reservoirs, aviation hubs, and water systems to serve community requirements. Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil) program emphasizes design excellence. Students benefit from instruction by renowned faculty in advanced facilities while they:

delve deeply into structural planning and mechanical principles
utilize emerging technologies shaping future design methodologies
engage in actual project work
collaborate with experts through industry-guided design courses
undertake an eight-week hands-on training period.

Environmental specialists focus on mitigating human-induced ecological damage. They implement waste reduction strategies, advocate for sustainable design, and work to enhance environmental management systems.

Through our Environmental Engineering specialization, students examine the relationship between engineering, ecology, social factors, and economic considerations while developing skills for greener infrastructure solutions. The curriculum incorporates practical environmental initiatives addressing industry challenges in urban hydrology, watershed management, ecological conservation, and related fields.

With growing populations increasing pressure on natural assets, comprehensive environmental engineering expertise prepares graduates for fulfilling, varied professional paths. Potential opportunities include coastal preservation management, energy policy formulation, waste processing system design, Southeast Asian development projects, United Nations positions, or climate impact assessment for populated areas.

Program Length
4 years full-time study

Intake Periods
February and July sessions