Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program notes and enquiries
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 013721
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-14/Rank-71
Award abbreviation: BEng(Water&SustRMgt)
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 384 units (normally 32 courses)
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Prerequisites: Mathematics B or equivalent
Recommended prior study: English, and at least one of the sciences
Commence: Semester 1
CRICOS code: 062346E (only a full-time study option is available to international students)
Program overview
This is a four-year program enabling graduates to apply for membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. Students will develop excellent problem solving skills within a team-based environment. The program guides students towards practical, appropriate solutions to local and global problems involving water and other resources. These graduate characteristics enable students to apply for a wide variety of positions inside and outside the engineering profession, both in Australia and overseas.
The program includes foundation studies in both engineering and the sciences, engineering projects, engineering design and in water supply and wastewater treatment systems. Students will also study the advanced scientific methods that are utilised to monitor and manage the environment.
There is a strong emphasis on ecologically sustainable development throughout the program. Throughout their studies students will be presented with practical, real world applications of the course material. Guest lecturers from industry will ensure the students have a high-level of exposure to current engineering professional practice. Students will also be encouraged to find suitable vacation work experience to further support their studies.
Professional membership
Subject to Engineers Australia accreditation, graduates will be able to apply for membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. Graduates may also join:
- Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia (APESMA)
- other relevant industry professional bodies
Career opportunities
Students who complete this degree could expect to have a wide range of engineering employment opportunities in Australia and overseas, include: engineering consultancies, local, state and federal government agencies, mining industry, research organisations such as universities and the CSIRO, wastewater treatment companies/authorities, water supply companies/authorities.
In recent times, engineering graduates have also been increasingly likely to find employment in non-traditional engineering roles such as finance, marketing, merchant banking and management.
Program structure
Core courses
2 required courses:
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
9 required courses:
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS108 Introduction to ICT
ENG101 Engineering Professional Practice
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
Advanced courses
21 required courses:
CHM202 Organic Chemistry
CHM212 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
ENG202 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG302 Design and Project Methodology
ENG401 Engineering Project 1
ENG402 Engineering Project 2
ENG411 Management of Reservoirs and Stormwater
ENG421 Design of Water Supply Systems
ENG412 Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems
ENS232 Ecological Principals of Land and Water Management
ENS253 Introduction to GIS
ENS254 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
ENS262 Hydrology and Geomorphology
ENS281 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
ENS351 Integrated Catchment Management
ENS353 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
ENS381 Environmental Modelling
MTH202 Calculus and Algebra
MTH302 Applied Maths and Theoretical Physics
PHY202 Thermodynamics and Electricity
SUS302 Sustainable Futures
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules
- Refer to explanation of terms
- Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au