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 (11) 132 units
ENG101 Structural Design
ENG102 Road and Traffic Engineering
ENG103 Concrete Design and Technology
ENG104 Water and Wastewater
ENS103 Structural Modelling
MTH103 Engineering Management
MTH104 Engineering System Design
SCI102 Research Methods and Analysis 4
SCI105 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
SCI107 Professional Practice of Psychology
SCI110 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
Developing courses (13) 156 units
CIV200 Research Dissertation A
CIV201 Research Dissertation B
ENS221 Foundations of Engineering
ENS222 Engineering Statics
ENS224 Introduction to the Internet of Things
ENS242 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENS253 Earth's Surface Processes
MEC200 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MEC221 Introductory Calculus
MEC225 Biodiversity and Ecology
MTH201 Chemistry
MTH203 Physics
PLUS 1 course from the following:
ANM203 Science Research Methods
SCI202 Structural Analysis and Computer Modelling
Graduate courses (15) 180 units
CIV300 Soil Mechanics
CIV301 Plant Diversity and Ecology
CIV330 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
CIV340 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
CIV400 Weather and Climate
CIV401 Geographic Information Science and Technology
CIV404 Thermofluids 1
CIV451 Mechanics of Materials
ENG302 Engineering Materials
ENG304 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
ENG401 Numerical Analysis
ENG402 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
ENS321 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
ENS325 Structural Engineering
GEO302 Design of Roads and Drainage
Elective course (1) 12 units
Select 1 elective course (12 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
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 Engineering Hydrology |
| CIV300 Construction Technology |
| ENG302 Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment systems |
| CIV301 Sustainable Transport Systems |
| ENG304 Engineering Sustainable Design |
| ENG401 Concrete Structures and Technology |
| ENG402 Engineering Project Management |
| CIV404 Engineering Research Methodology |
| CIV400 Engineering Project 1 |
| CIV451 Engineering Project 2 |
| CIV401 Restoration Ecology |
| MTH203 Population Ecology and Genetics |
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.