Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Environmental)
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Environmental)
Civil and environmental engineers design sustainable solutions that address global environmental challenges. They build and improve on the infrastructure and systems underpinning modern life, ensuring a better tomorrow for our environment and future generations. Our Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil and Environmental) is suited to engineering graduates and working engineers…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Civil and environmental engineers design sustainable solutions that address global environmental challenges. They build and improve on the infrastructure and systems underpinning modern life, ensuring a better tomorrow for our environment and future generations.
Our Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Civil and Environmental) is suited to engineering graduates and working engineers with relevant experience.
What will you do?
The program acts as a foundational year for the Master of Engineering (Civil and Environmental). It’s designed to upskill students for advanced studies and career opportunities. You will:
practise civil engineering analysis and design
study environmental science, modelling and management
explore water and hydrology engineering
develop skills for research, communication, critical thinking, business and management.
Career Readiness
With the skills to plan, manage and assess the effects of major engineering projects on the natural and built environment, civil and environmental engineers should also be able to solve the associated environmental problems. In addition to environmental engineers, graduates may also find employment in a wide range of areas and organisations including multinational companies, government departments, small and large manufacturers, private consulting engineering practices and the defence, energy and information technology industries.
Some of the more common careers include water resources engineers, coastal engineers, geotechnical engineers, and transportation and highways engineers.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
Deep discipline knowledge
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork and communication skills
Career and leadership readiness
Intercultural and ethical competency
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Natural Resource Manager, Catchment Management, Civil Engineer, Seismologist, Harbour / Water Engineering, Hydrogeologist, Water Resources Engineer
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
