Associate Degree of Engineering Major Environmental Engineering

Create environmental change

With emphasis on the application of engineering solutions to environmental issues, USQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering (Environmental) will prepare you with the skills of impact assessment and management alongside the core scientific elements of Environmental 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 (Environmental 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. 

Previous experience through TAFE or work?

Already hold a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Why Environmental?

You will study specialist topics including water and wastewater treatment, mine site rehabilitation and salinisation. With your knowledge and skills, you will be qualified to work in the fields of river hydrology, mine and landscape rehabilitation, water resources engineering, soil science and engineering problem solving and management as an Engineering Officer.

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:

CIV1500Applied Mechanics

CIV1501Engineering Statics

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: 

AGR2301Agricultural Science 

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics 

ENV2103Hydraulics I 

ENV2201Land Studies 

ENV3105Hydrology 

REN1201Environmental Studies 

plus two electives - see Electives

Practice courses: 

AGR2902Field Practice 

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice 

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

ENG2909Work Experience - Associate 

ENG2911AD Capstone Project 

ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 

Electives: 

CIV2702Municipal Services

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics 

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 

or any approved Bachelor of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering) course

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA)
• 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.