Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Design and build the future. Civil engineers plan, design, build and maintain the infrastructure we rely on as a civilisation – including buildings, roads, and water systems. This program develops practical skills in engineering design, project management and sustainability, qualifying you to work as a civil engineer in Australia and overseas.
In this program you will:
- Learn to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve a range of technical problems
- Get hands-on experience through 12 weeks of work experience
- A wide range of minors including climate change and coastal zone studies, management for engineers, mechatronic engineering and electrical and electronic engineering
- A major final-year research project on a topic of your choice
- Learn from industry professionals through guest lectures that expose you to current engineering professional practice
- Recreate interactive real-life scenarios in USC's state-of-the-art visualisation studio and dedicated engineering laboratories
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers) Minor and Mechatronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers) Minor unavailable at USC Sunshine Coast.
First, second and third-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay. Limited Minors available at USC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 078425G
- UniSC program code
- SC410
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
ENG101 Foundations of Sustainability
ENG102 Social Research
ENG103 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
ENG104 Social Sciences and Humanities Project
MTH103 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
MTH104 The Literature Review
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Developing courses (8) 96 units
CIV200 Structural Analysis
CIV201 Geotechnical Engineering
ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
MEC200 Thermodynamics
MEC221 Mechanics of Materials
MEC225 Engineering Materials
MTH201 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
MTH203 Numerical Analysis
Graduate courses (12) 144 units
CIV300 Structural Design
CIV301 Road and Traffic Engineering
CIV330 Engineering Hydrology
CIV340 Construction Technology
CIV400 Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment systems
CIV401 Sustainable Transport Systems
CIV451 Concrete Structures and Technology
ENG302 Engineering Project Management
ENG304 Engineering Research Methodology
ENG401 Engineering Project 1
ENG402 Engineering Project 2
CIV404 Engineering Sustainable Design
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Students must select one of the following minor study areas:
- Climate Change and Coastal Zone Studies
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers)**
- Environmental Studies for Engineers^
- Management for Engineers^
- Mechatronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers)**
- Mechanical Engineering (for Civil Engineers)
- Public Health for Engineers^
- Town Planning Studies^
- Visualisation and Animation
- Wider Engineering Studies
^Not available at Moreton Bay campus
**Not available at Sunshine Coast campus
Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) may be awarded with Honours. The class of Honours to be awarded to a student is dependent upon:
- the percentage results achieved by study or transfer in twelve courses (144 units) as specified in the table below; and
- the student achieving at least 65% in ENG402 Engineering Project 2.
| Courses |
| CIV201 Geotechnical Engineering |
| CIV300 Structural Design |
| ENG302 Engineering Project Management |
| CIV301 Road and Traffic Engineering |
| ENG304 Engineering Research Methodology |
| ENG401 Engineering Project 1 |
| ENG402 Engineering Project 2 |
| CIV404 Engineering Sustainable Design |
| CIV400 Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment systems |
| CIV451 Concrete Structures and Technology |
| CIV401 Sustainable Transport Systems |
| MTH203 Numerical Analysis |
A student must complete a minimum of 8 courses (96 units) in the table and the research project for an honours grade to be awarded.
The minimum levels of achievement normally required for each class of honours are shown in the following table:
| Honours results classification | Overall Percentage attained in Specified Courses* |
| Honours Class I | 80% - 100% |
| Honours Class IIA | 70% - 79% |
| Honours Class IIB | 60% - 69% |
*The percentage result shall be rounded up if ≥ 0.5 or rounded down if < 0.5.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 61.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 61.00 |
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C), Maths Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Select a minor from one of the minors as listed below. Students must choose the minor to be studied before the completion of Semester 1, Year 3
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enroll correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$7,008
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$29,600
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$118,400