Design systems for and manage human interaction with the environment
Gain a broad foundation in civil engineering and environmental sciences, and learn how to design systems that anticipate and manage the way humans interact with the environment.
- 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.
^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
Gain a broad foundation in civil engineering and environmental sciences, and learn how to design systems that anticipate and manage the way humans interact with the environment.
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
Exemption for first year Mathematics
Students who enter the program having achieved a 'Very High Achievement' in 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. Students who are exempted from one or two courses will need to substitute one or 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
Membership
Engineering students are eligible for free membership to Engineers Australia. Once their degree is completed they are eligible for Graduate membership.
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- 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
ENG101 International Business Law and Ethics
ENG102 Strategic Management
ENG103 Supply Chain Management
ENG104 Managing Across Global Cultures
ENS103 Managing Research
MTH103 Marketing in an International Environment
MTH104 Global Business Management
SCI102 Quality Teaching and Learning
SCI105 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
SCI107 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts 1
SCI110 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts 2
Developing courses (13) 156 units
CIV200 Teaching Junior Secondary Business
CIV201 Teaching Junior Secondary English
ENS221 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
ENS222 Teaching Junior Secondary History
ENS224 Teaching Junior Secondary HPE
ENS242 Teaching Junior Secondary Languages
ENS253 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
MEC200 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
MEC221 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
MEC225 Teaching Junior Secondary Technology
MTH201 Diversity and Inclusion
MTH203 Assessing Learning
PLUS 1 course from the following:
ANM203 Individual Learner Needs
SCI202 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
Graduate courses (15) 180 units
CIV300 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 1
CIV301 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 2
CIV330 Teaching Senior Secondary Business
CIV340 Teaching Senior Secondary English
CIV400 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
CIV401 Teaching Senior Secondary History
CIV404 Teaching Senior Secondary HPE
CIV451 Game Art: Characters & Vehicles
ENG302 Teaching Senior Secondary Languages
ENG304 Professional Games Programming
ENG401 Animation Principles, Process and Production
ENG402 Experimental Game Design
ENS321 Game Studio: Polish and Publish
ENS325 Work Integrated Learning Project
GEO302 Work Integrated Learning Placement
Elective course (1) 12 units
Select 1 elective course (12 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
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 65% in ENG402 Engineering Research Project 2.
| COURSES |
| CIV201 Creative Engagement |
| CIV300 Game Art: Virtual Environments |
| ENG302 Communication and Thought |
| CIV301 Human Development and Learning |
| ENG304 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy |
| ENG401 Professional Experience: Play and Pedagogy in Early Learning |
| ENG402 Integrating ICT into Learning |
| CIV404 Engagement and Behaviour in Early Learning |
| CIV400 Professional Experience: Communities and Partnerships |
| CIV451 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts |
| CIV401 Sustainability Through Play and Pedagogy |
| MTH203 Professional Experience: Learning Theories in Early Learning |
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% |
*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
- 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.