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Become a part of the future of sustainable engineering
Make a change in environmental conservation with USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science (Environmental). With USQ’s external study program, you have the opportunity to study via distance or on-campus, giving you the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.
Why Environmental?
Become a part of the future of sustainable engineering and learn the fundamentals of environmental conservation and rehabilitation. With lecturers from successful research backgrounds, the knowledge and skills you’ll acquire will be first-class, to prepare you for a career as an Environmental Engineering Technologist.
With a strong rural soil and water focus and emphasis upon the study of specialist topics including water and wastewater treatment, mine site rehabilitation and salinisation, you will be equipped to tackle environmental issues head on in the fields of the rehabilitation of mines and landscapes, water resource and conservation, salinisation, irrigation structures, environmental studies and research.
Program structure
Courses to be studiedUnits
1 x Major24
Plus 7 x practice courses (0 units value)0
Total24
Course codeCourse name
Year 1 Courses:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers
Year 2 Courses:
AGR2301Agricultural Science
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENV2103Hydraulics I
ENV2201Land Studies
ENV3105Hydrology
REN1201Environmental Studies
One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 Courses:
AGR3304Soil Science
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG3111Technology Design Project
ENV4106Irrigation Science
ENV4203Public Health Engineering
ENV4204Environmental Technology
Two Electives - see Electives
Practice courses:
AGR2902Field Practice
AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 2
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist
ENV2902Hydraulics Practice
ENV3904Environmental Engineering Practice
Electives:
AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture
CHE1110Chemistry 1
CIV3703Transport Engineering
CLI2201Climate Change and Variability
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
LAW2107Environmental Law
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Any approved BEng (Env) course
Entry requirements
- Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA) or equivalent
- Year 12 Physics (recommended)
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
OP/Rank
The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 13/71
International entry requirements
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Pre-requisites
- A-level Mathematics or equivalent
- year 12 Physics (recommended)
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.