Design systems for and manage human interaction with the environment
Gain a broad foundation in civil engineering and environmental sciences, and learn how to design systems that anticipate and manage the way humans interact with the environment.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
Gain a broad foundation in civil engineering and environmental sciences, and learn how to design systems that anticipate and manage the way humans interact with the environment.
During the program, you'll build your expertise in areas including environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science.
At the end of your studies you will have the scientific skills needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources.
In this program you will:
- Complete more than 60 days of work experience
- Learn about the creative nature of engineering
- Develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication
- Gain technical, business management and scientific environmental knowledge
- Attain Engineers Australia graduate status
Exemption for first year Mathematics
Students who enter the program having achieved a 'Very High Achievement' in Maths C in secondary school may be eligible for an exemption for MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics and may also be eligible for an exemption to MTH104 Introductory Calculus on application. Students who are exempted from one or two courses will need to substitute one or two engineering relevant courses in order to fulfil the requirements of the degree.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.
Career opportunities
- Government agencies
- Construction companies
- Engineering consultancies
- Building industry
- Water supply authorities
- Mining industry
- Research organisations
- Parks and wildlife
- Resource management
- Environmental consultancies
Membership
Engineering students are eligible for free membership to Engineers Australia. Once their degree is completed they are eligible for Graduate membership.
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Australian Network for Plant Conservation
- Australian Water Association
- Ecological Society of Australia
- Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand
- Australian Marine Sciences Association
Program structure
Introductory courses (12) 144 units
COR109 Health Promotion Settings
ENG101 Public Health Foundations
ENG102 Quantitative Research Methods
ENG103 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
ENG104 Health Research Project A
ENS103 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People
MTH103 Health Promotion Professional Learning I (Virtual)
MTH104 Health Promotion Professional Learning II
SCI102 Health Research Project B
SCI105 Communication and Thought
SCI107 Earth's Surface Processes
SCI110 Biodiversity and Ecology
Developing courses (13) 156 units
CIV200 Chemistry
CIV201 Science Research Methods
ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology
ENS222 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
ENS224 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
ENS242 Weather and Climate
ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
MEC200 Restoration Ecology
MEC221 Population Ecology and Genetics
MEC225 Hydrology and Geomorphology
MTH201 Coastal Geomorphology
MTH203 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
PLUS 1 course from the following:
ANM203 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
SCI202 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
Graduate courses (15) 180 units
CIV300 Special Field Studies Topic
CIV301 Sustainability Project
CIV330 Special Research Project
CIV340 Workplace Learning I
CIV400 Communication and Thought
CIV401 Foundations of Engineering
CIV404 Engineering Statics
CIV451 Introduction to the Internet of Things
ENG302 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG304 Earth's Surface Processes
ENG401 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
ENG402 Introductory Calculus
ENS321 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENS325 Chemistry
GEO302 Physics
Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) may be awarded with Honours. The class of Honours to be awarded to a student is dependent upon:
- the percentage results achieved by study or transfer in eleven courses (132 units) as specified in the table below;
and
- the student achieving at least 60% in ENG402 Engineering Research Project 2.
| COURSES |
| CIV201 Science Research Methods |
| CIV300 Structural Analysis and Computer Modelling |
| ENG302 Soil Mechanics |
| CIV301 Plant Diversity and Ecology |
| ENG304 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |
| ENG401 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation |
| ENG402 Weather and Climate |
| CIV404 Geographic Information Science and Technology |
| CIV400 Thermofluids 1 |
| CIV451 Mechanics of Materials |
| CIV401 Engineering Materials |
| MTH203 Calculus II and Linear Algebra |
A student must complete a minimum of 8 courses (96 units) in the table and the research project for an honours grade to be awarded.
The minimum levels of achievement normally required for each class of honours are shown in the following table:
| Honours results classification | Overall Percentage attainded in Specified Courses* |
| Honours Class I | 80% - 100% |
| Honours Class IIA | 70% - 79% |
| Honours Class IIB | 60% - 69% |
*The percentage result shall be rounded up if ≥ 0.5 or rounded down if < 0.5.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.