Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Develop major infrastructure

Build yourself a new career with the help of USQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil Engineering). The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.

From 2014 the Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil Engineering) will be supported on-campus at Fraser Coast. Supported study mode provides you with the opportunity to fit study around your personal commitments via distance study, while still having regular face-to-face access to academic support on-campus. 

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Why Civil?

With relevant courses you will gain the knowledge and skills to apply practical analysis and technical principles to all areas of Civil Engineering; including the design, testing, inspection, plant operation and manufacturing processes involved. With the knowledge and skills you’ll acquire, you will gain the qualifications to work as an Engineering Officer in the development of major infrastructure projects in areas including transportation, irrigation and construction.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

1 x Major16

Plus 6 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total    16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

CIV1500Applied Mechanics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENM1500Introductory Engineering 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 

ENV2103Hydraulics I 

plus two electives - see Electives

Practice courses: 

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice 

CIV3906Civil Materials Practice 

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

ENG2909Work Experience - Associate 

ENG2911AD Capstone Project 

ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 

Electives:

CIV3603Construction Methods

CIV3703Transport Engineering 

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management 

ENV2201Land Studies 

ENV3105Hydrology 

ENV4204Environmental Technology 

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems 

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics 

MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 

REN1201Environmental Studies 

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

CMG2001Job Organisation

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• Recommended study: Mathematics B (mathematics A is assumed)

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: 16/64

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 (O-level Mathematics is assumed) is recommended

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.