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4 years February, July and October KPT/JPT (R/520/6/0039) 01/23 - MQA/FA8848 Civil engineers design and improve infrastructure systems and processes that allow humans and nature to coexist with minimal impact. Modern society couldn’t function without them. We need civil engineers to design and build higher-capacity transportation systems. We need them to construct larger commercial and industrial complexes. We need them for water supply and pollution control. We need efficient, cost-effective and innovative repair or replacement of civil infrastructure such as roads, bridges and buildings. At Monash, we help you prepare for your civil engineering career early, with a focus on the fundamentals and a taste of industry experience through opportunities in the major fields. Course structure LEVEL TWO (48 points) • • • • • • • Structural mechanics Design of steel and timber structures Geomechanics 1 Water systems Transport and traffic engineering Advanced engineering mathematics Two elective units BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (HONOURS) RM48,101 Malaysian student RM54,915 International student LEVEL THREE (48 points) 2020 fees per year • • • • • • • Professionally accredited Engineering investigation Building structures and technology Geomechanics 2 Groundwater and environmental geomechanics Engineering hydrology Design of concrete and masonry structures Two elective units LEVEL FOUR (48 points) Core units • Project management for civil engineers • Project A • Road engineering • Bridge design and assessment • Water treatment • Civil engineering practice 4 • Two elective units (recommended fourth year elective: Project B) Elective units • Project B • Advanced structural analysis • Advanced structural design • Ground hazards engineering • Foundation engineering • Integrated urban water management • Water resources management • Traffic systems • One six points of free elective* Industrial training Industry-driven and research-oriented projects RECOMMENDATION Complete Spatial communication in engineering at level one. CAREER PATHS You’ll find challenging and rewarding opportunities in the following areas: • • • • • • • government infrastructure projects water and wastewater industries construction and mining roads and traffic industries marine and resort developments property and land development consulting firms. * Free electives may be taken from within the School or from a discipline offered by another school. Be sure to get your free electives approved first by the Discipline Head. Monash focuses on practical application rather than a theoretical approach to problems. It’s relevant and useful for critical thinking, and for coming up with real-life engineering solutions.” BEH HUAI JIAN Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) Peer Assisted Study Sessions leader. Aspires to establish a civil engineering consultancy firm and contribute to the development of his country. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 39