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.
- 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 2023 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.
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 Introduction to Economics
ENG101 Introduction to Management
ENG102 Introduction to Marketing
ENG103 Accounting for Business
ENS103 Introduction to Informatics
MTH103 Communication and Thought
MTH104 Business Law and Ethics
SCI102 Strategic Management
SCI105 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SCI107 Cross-Cultural Management
SCI110 Small Business and New Venture Management
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
ENG202 Advanced Strategic Management
ENG211 Quality Management
ENG302 Project Management
ENG312 Project Management
ENG401 Business Analytics 2
ENG402 Leadership and Team Dynamics
ENG403 Managing Organisational Change
ENG422 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
ENS221 Communication and Thought
ENS222 Elements of Design
ENS224 Visual Storytelling
ENS253 Art, Design and Digital Culture
ENS321 Design Methods
ENS325 Drawing Practice
GEO201 Screen Media Production
GEO302 Industry Project 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
MTH201 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
MTH203 Design Futures
PHY201 Introduction to Interactive Media
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ANM203 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
SCI202 Interactive Technologies and Environments
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS317 Augmented Reality Design
ENS330 Design Capstone
ENS333 Communication and Thought
SRP301 Foundations of Engineering
WPL310 Engineering Statics
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 Introduction to the Internet of Things.
| Construction Major | Environment & Water Major |
| MTH203 Earth's Surface Processes | MTH203 Introduction to Applied Mathematics |
| ENG302 Introductory Calculus | ENG302 Biodiversity and Ecology |
| ENG312 Chemistry | ENG312 Physics |
| ENG401 Science Research Methods | ENG401 Introduction to Engineering Design |
| ENG402 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics | ENG402 Engineering Project Management |
| ENG403 Soil Mechanics | ENG403 Engineering Project 1 |
| ENG422 Engineering Project 2 | ENG422 Engineering Research Methodology |
| ENG340 Design of Roads and Drainage | ENG330 Plant Diversity and Ecology |
| ENG404 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | ENG411 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation |
| ENG432 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology | ENG412 Restoration Ecology |
| ENG451 Population Ecology and Genetics | ENG421 Hydrology and Geomorphology |
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
Recommended study sequences
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)