Design systems for and manage human interaction with the environment
Gain a broad foundation in civil engineering and enabling sciences with a focus on structures, construction 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 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.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
Gain a broad foundation in civil engineering and enabling sciences with a focus on structures, construction and water.
During the program, you’ll build your expertise in areas including environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science.
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.
In this program you will:
- Complete more than 60 days of work experience.
- Learn about the creative nature of engineering.
- Develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication.
- Gain technical, business management and scientific environmental knowledge.
- Attain Engineers Australia graduate status.
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:
- Government agencies
- Construction companies
- Engineering consultancies
- Building industry
- Water supply authorities
- Mining industry
- Research organisations.
- Parks and wildlife
- Resource management
- Environmental consultancies
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Engineers Australia (Professional Engineer)
- 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 Regulation
ENG101 Family Law
ENG102 Employment Law
ENG103 Commercial Law
ENS103 Succession
MTH103 Health Law
MTH104 Children & the Law
SCI102 Law Clinic
SCI105 Competition Law
SCI107 Building & Construction Law
SCI110 Mining & Resources Law
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
ENG202 Indigenous Legal Issues
ENG204 Equal Opportunity Law
ENG211 Alternative Dispute Resolution
ENG302 Environment & Planning Law
ENG312 Elder Law
ENG401 Intellectual Property
ENG402 Taxation
ENG403 Public International Law
ENG422 Private International Law
ENS221 Human Rights Law
ENS222 International Social Justice Clinic
ENS224 Communication Theory and Practice
ENS253 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENS321 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
ENS325 Introduction to Journalism
GEO201 Introduction to Creative Advertising
GEO302 Introduction to Marketing
MTH201 Editing for the Communications Professional
MTH203 Paperback Hero
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ANM203 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
SCI202 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS317 Novel Ideas
ENS330 Creativity and Literature
ENS333 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
SRP301 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
WPL310 The Writer and the Law
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 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies.
| Construction Major | Environment & Water Major |
| MTH203 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction | MTH203 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature |
| ENG302 Management Informatics | ENG302 Managing Organisations |
| ENG312 Project Management Principles | ENG312 International Business Law and Ethics |
| ENG401 Managing Across Global Cultures | ENG401 International Trade and Finance |
| ENG402 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity | ENG402 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| ENG403 Supply Chain Management | ENG403 Project Risk |
| ENG422 Economics for Managers | ENG422 Managing People |
| ENG340 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | ENG330 Corporate Finance |
| ENG404 Innovation and Management Decision Making | ENG411 Marketing in an International Environment |
| ENG432 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management | ENG412 Global Business Management |
| ENG451 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning | ENG421 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement |
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: 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
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.