Introductory courses (8) 96 units

ENG101 Independent Study
ENG102 Research in Health Care
ENG103 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
ENG104 Quantitative Research Methods
MTH103 Research Project A
MTH104 Research Project B
SCI107 Research Project C
SCI110 Research Project F

Developing courses (8) 96 units

CIV200 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
CIV201 Independent Study
ENS253 Research in Health Care
MEC200 Research Project A
MEC221 Research Project B
MEC225 Research Project C
MTH201 Research Project F
MTH203 Quantitative Research Methods

Graduate courses (12) 144 units

CIV300 Introduction to Telecommunications and Networks
CIV301 Telecommunications and Networks
CIV330 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
CIV340 Architecture and Systems Integration
CIV400 Introduction to Psychology A
CIV401 Introduction to Psychology B
CIV451 Research Methods in Psychology A
ENG302 Research Methods in Psychology B
ENG304 Physiological Psychology
ENG401 Introduction to Human Development
ENG402 Social Psychology
CIV404 Motivation and Emotion

Minor courses (4) 48 units

Students must select one of the following minor study areas:

• Climate Change and Coastal Zone Studies
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers)**
• Environmental Studies for Engineers^
• Management for Engineers^
• Mechatronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers)**
• Mechanical Engineering (for Civil Engineers)
• Public Health for Engineers^
• Town Planning Studies^
• Visualisation and Animation
• Wider Engineering Studies

^Not available at Moreton Bay campus 

**Not available at Sunshine Coast campus

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 Advanced Methods in Psychology.

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:

*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.

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 enroll 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.