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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Science

Become a skilled environmental professional and manage human interaction with the environment

Gain a broad foundation in engineering and enabling sciences, before you choose to specialise your studies in either construction or environment and water.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
085715F
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$27,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$135,000
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013751
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 15 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
SC425
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
On Campus
Prerequisites
English (4,SA); Maths B (4,SA)
Recommended prior study
Maths C and Physics or Chemistry
Other requirements
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the  English language requirements for further information.
Fee type 2018
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Total courses
40
Total units
480

Gain a broad foundation in engineering and enabling sciences, before you choose to specialise your studies in either construction or environment and water.

During the program, you develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication, and gain technical, business management and scientific environmental knowledge. Build your expertise in areas including environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science.

Earn invaluable work experience, completed over 60 days, examining current engineering professional practice with emphasis on the creative nature of engineering. At the end of your studies you will have the scientific skills needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources.

Majors

Construction; Environment and water

Exemption for first year Mathematics

Students who enter the program having achieved a 'Very High Achievement' in Maths C in secondary school will be eligible for an exemption for the courses MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics and MTH104 Introductory Calculus on application to the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering and may substitute two engineering relevant courses  in order to fulfil the requirements of the degree.

Post-admission requirements

Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.

Career opportunities

You can find employment pathways in Government agencies, construction companies, engineering consultancies, building industry, water supply authorities, mining industry, research organisations. As a specialist in environmental science, you can pursue career paths in environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils and environmental consultancies.

Membership

Graduate membership of Engineers Australia (Professional Engineer) available on individual application; Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Australian Marine Sciences Association.

Program structure

Introductory courses (11) 132 units

COR109
ENG101
ENG102
ENG103
ENS103
MTH103
MTH104
SCI102
SCI105
SCI107
SCI110

Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units

ENG202
ENG211
ENG302
ENG312
ENG401
ENG402
ENG403
ENG422
ENS221
ENS222
ENS224
ENS253
ENS321
ENS325
GEO201
GEO302
MTH201
MTH203
PHY201

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ANM203
SCI202

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS317
ENS330
ENS333
SRP301
WPL310

Major studies courses (8) 96 units

Students must select 1 of the following Engineering majors:

Construction major
Environment and Water major

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 eleven courses (132 units) as specified in the table below; and
  • the student achieving at least 60% in ENG402 .
Construction Major Environment & Water Major
MTH203 MTH203
ENG302 ENG302
ENG312 ENG312
ENG401 ENG401
ENG402 ENG402
ENG403 ENG403
ENG422 ENG422
ENG340 ENG330
ENG404 ENG411
ENG432 ENG412
ENG451 ENG421

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 attainded in Specified Courses*
Honours Class I 80% - 100%
Honours Class IIA 70% - 79%
Honours Class IIB 60% - 69%
Honours Class III 50% - 59%

*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.

Total units: 480

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Select a major in either Construction or Environment and Water
  • 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
  • Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s) 
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 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol 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 which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)