Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
at Adelaide University, South Australia.
Adelaide University lists engineering by specialisation; the ranks shown are for the four-year Civil (Honours) degree, provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia, which requires SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods. Students without the maths prerequisite can use the Flexible Entry degree (2026 rank 70). Only the Semester 1, 2026 rank exists (first intake 2026); the 2027 guaranteed entry ATAR is 80.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Adelaide University Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72.20 | adelaide.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through SATAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
Brush up on each prerequisite with our state-syllabus explainers and dot points.
What you will study
Other specialisations include chemical, electrical, environmental and mechanical engineering, each with its own SATAC code. Students learn in purpose-built facilities with industry-standard equipment and software.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as professional engineers in civil, mechanical, electrical, mining and software roles after gaining Engineers Australia registration.
- Common destinations include consulting engineering firms (AECOM, Aurecon, Arup), infrastructure agencies and major mining and energy companies.
- Many alumni move into project management, technology start-ups or graduate management programmes within five years.
Professional accreditation
- Engineers Australia (provisional accreditation at professional engineer level)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate engineer at consulting and design firms (AECOM, Aurecon, Arup)
- Graduate engineer at mining, resources and energy companies
- Mechanical or systems engineer in defence and space industries
- Civil or structural engineer at infrastructure agencies and contractors
- Software or controls engineer in technology and automation firms
- Project engineer at utilities and state government departments
Graduate starting salary
$68,000 - $78,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Full Engineers Australia accreditation is assessed after the first cohort graduates; subject to that, graduates will be eligible for Engineers Australia membership.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who excelled in Year 12 mathematics and physics
- Those who enjoy building, modelling and team problem-solving
- People aiming for chartered engineering status and a technical career
- Students drawn to mining, defence, resources or space sectors
- Those willing to manage heavy workloads across four years
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a three-year degree with light maths
- Those who dislike laboratory and design-studio work
- People uncomfortable with high contact hours and demanding deadlines
- Students seeking a primarily theoretical or essay-based degree
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Adelaide University website and on SATAC before applying.