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Build your future
Build the next step to your future with USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil). With the opportunity to study by distance education or on campus, the Bachelor of Engineering Science gives you the flexibility to adapt your study to your life. Get hands on with the practical courses, work with professional equipment and learn the highly sought after skills you’ll need for the workforce.
Why Civil?
With all forms of engineering infrastructure surrounding us through our roads, buildings, bridges, dams and pipelines; it’s obvious that Civil Engineers play a major role in society. Learn the fundamentals of design, planning and construction of major infrastructure projects and develop the knowledge and skills that will allow you to achieve success. As a graduate you will have the qualifications to work as on major infrastructure projects in areas including transportation, irrigation and construction as a professional Engineering Technologist.
Program structure
Courses to be studiedUnits
1 x Major24
Plus 6 x practice courses (0 unit 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:
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
CIV2502Structural and Building Technology
CIV2605Construction Engineering
CIV2701Road Design and Location
CIV2702Municipal Services
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENV2103Hydraulics I
One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 Courses:
CIV2503Structural Design I
CMG2001Job Organisation
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG3111Technology Design Project
ENV3105Hydrology
MEC2402Stress Analysis
Two Electives - see Electives
Practice courses:
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice
CIV3906Civil Materials Practice
CIV3907Civil Systems Practice
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist
ENV2902Hydraulics Practice
Electives:
CIV3506Concrete Structures
CIV3603Construction Methods
CIV3703Transport Engineering
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
ENV2201Land Studies
ENV4204Environmental Technology
ENV4203Public Health Engineering
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
REN1201Environmental Studies
SVY1104Survey Computations A
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
Any approved BEng (Civil) course
Entry requirements
- Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA) or equivalent
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
Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.
- A-level Mathematics or equivalent
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.