Design and build the future.
Civil engineers plan, design and build the infrastructure we rely on as a civilisation – including things like buildings, roads, water systems and more. This program develops your practical skills in engineering design, project management and sustainability, and qualifies you to work as civil engineer and help shape the world around you in Australia and overseas.
- 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 2024 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.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
Civil engineers plan, design and build the infrastructure we rely on as a civilisation – including things like buildings, roads, water systems and more. This program develops your practical skills in engineering design, project management and sustainability, and qualifies you to work as civil engineer and help shape the world around you in Australia and overseas.
- Learn how to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide range of technical problems
- Get plenty of hands-on experience, including 12 weeks’ work experience with professional engineers and engineering associates
- Specialise in construction or water and environment, and complete 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
Majors
Construction; Environment and water
Exemption for first year Mathematics
Students who enter the program having achieved a 'Very High Achievement' in a Maths B and Maths C in secondary school may be eligible for an exemption for MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics and may also be eligible for an exemption to MTH104 Introductory Calculus on application to the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering. Students who are exempted from one or two courses will need to substitute one or two 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
Government agencies, construction companies, engineering consultancies, building industry, water supply authorities, mining industry, research organisations.
Accreditation and membership
This program qualifies you for registration as a civil engineer with the accrediting body, Engineers Australia, and is internationally recognised to allow you to work in Australia and overseas. It also qualifies you for graduate membership of Engineers Australia (Professional Engineer).
Program structure
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
COR109 Exploring Business Research
ENG101 Marketing Essentials
ENG102
MTH103 Introduction to Economics
MTH104 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
SCI107 Introduction to Informatics
SCI110 Visual Journalism
ENG103 Business Law and Ethics
Developing and Graduate courses (12) 144 units
ENG202 Global Communication*
ENG204
ENG211
ENG302
ENG312
ENG401
ENG402 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ENG403 Acting 1: The actor's craft
ENG422 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
ENS253 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
MTH201 Acting 2: Contemporary Shakespeare
MTH203 Devising Performance
Major studies courses (8) 96 units
Students must complete one of the following major studies in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours):
Construction major
ENG212 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature
ENG221 Writing for Screen
ENG225 Physical Theatre
ENG340 Theatre Production
ENG404 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
ENG432 Acting 1: The actor's craft
ENG451 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
ENS281 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
Environment and Water major
ENG330 Acting 2: Contemporary Shakespeare
ENG411 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
ENG412 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
ENG421 Foundations of Sustainability
ENS242 Social Research
ENS353 Work Integrated Learning Project
MTH381 Social Sciences and Humanities Project
SCI105 Communication and Thought
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Students must select one of the following minor study areas:
- Climate Change and Coastal Zone Studies
- Construction Engineering (for Environment and Water major students only)
- Engineering Design
- Environmental Engineering (for Construction major students only)
- Environmental Studies for Engineers
- Management for Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering (for Construction major students only)
- Planning Studies
- Public Health for Engineers
- Wider Engineering Studies
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 Foundations of Engineering.
| Construction Major | Environment & Water Major |
| MTH203 Engineering Statics | MTH203 Introduction to Applied Mathematics |
| ENG302 Introductory Calculus | ENG302 Physics |
| ENG312 Science Research Methods | ENG312 Introduction to the Internet of Things |
| ENG401 Introduction to Engineering Design | ENG401 Thermodynamics |
| ENG402 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics | ENG402 Engineering Project Management |
| ENG403 Soil Mechanics | ENG403 Engineering Project 1 |
| ENG422 Engineering Project 2 | ENG422 Engineering Research Methodology |
| ENG212 Design of Roads and Drainage | MTH381 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology |
| ENG340 Calculus II and Linear Algebra | ENG330 Numerical Analysis |
| ENG404 Structural Engineering | ENG411 Mechanics of Materials |
| ENG432 Engineering Materials | ENG412 Construction Technology |
| ENG451 Engineering Sustainable Design | ENG421 Advanced Soil Mechanics |
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 (unclassified) | 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: 384
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Construction Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Construction Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Sippy Downs) Environment and Water Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Environment and Water Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Gympie) Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement only (February)
Program requirements and notes
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 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 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.
- When enrolling please refer to the relevant Recommended Study Sequence: