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 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.
^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
ENG102
ENG103
ENG104
ENS103
MTH103
MTH104
SCI102
SCI105
SCI107
SCI110 Feature Writing
Developing courses (13) 156 units
CIV200 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CIV201 Public Relations Writing
ENS221 Writing the Short Story
ENS222 News Rounds
ENS224 Social Media: Monitoring and Measurement
ENS242 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns
ENS253 Global Communication
MEC200 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
MEC221 Communication and Thought
MEC225 Fundamentals of Photography
MTH201 Art, Design and Visual Culture
MTH203 Introduction to Design and Concept
PLUS 1 course from the following:
ANM203 Design in Application
SCI202 The Photographic Portfolio
Graduate courses (15) 180 units
CIV300 Visual Communication & Meaning
CIV301 3D Animation and Visualisation Design
CIV330 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
CIV340 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
CIV400 Devising Performance
CIV401 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature
CIV404 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of Theory and Fiction
CIV451 Fashion Branding
ENG302 About Japan: Current Perspectives
ENG304 Languages and Linguistics
ENG401 Intro to Songwriting and Performance
ENG402 Performance 2
ENS321 Music and Pop Culture
ENS325 Songwriting 2
GEO302 Performance 3
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 Game Art: Introduction to 2D & 3D |
| CIV300 Introduction to Games Scripting |
| ENG302 Serious Digital Game Design |
| CIV301 Video Game Analysis |
| ENG304 Game Art: Characters & Vehicles |
| ENG401 Interactive Narrative: Puzzles and Quests |
| ENG402 Interactive Narrative: Characters and Worlds |
| CIV404 Screen Media Project |
| CIV400 Creativity, Design and Communication Project |
| CIV451 Social Media Management |
| CIV401 Responsive Website Design |
| MTH203 Design Portfolio |
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.