Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Design and build the future. Civil engineers plan, design, build and maintain the infrastructure we rely on as a civilisation – including buildings, roads, and water systems. This program develops practical skills in engineering design, project management and sustainability, qualifying you to work as a civil engineer in Australia and overseas.
In this program you will:
- Learn to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve a range of technical problems
- Experience a broad array of courses covering areas like design, sustainability, modelling and management and leadership
- Manage a major final-year research project on a topic of your choice
- Learn from industry professional through guest lectures that expose you to current engineering professional practice
- Recreate interactive real-life scenarios in UniSC's state-of-the-art visualisation studio and dedicated engineering laboratories
- Get hands-on experience through 12 weeks of work experience
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 31
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 078425G
- UniSC program code
- SC410
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
ENG100
ENG101
ENG104
ENG105
ENG106
MTH103
MTH104
SCI107
Developing courses (10) 108 units
CIV200
CIV201
CIV202
CIV203
ENG200 (0 units)
ENG206
ENS254
MEC221
MTH201
MTH203
Graduate courses (13) 180 units
CIV300
CIV301
CIV302
CIV304
CIV305
ENG305
ENG306
CIV401
CIV402
CIV403
ENG406 (24 units)
ENG407 (24 units)
MEC403
Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) may be awarded with Honours.
The class of Honours awarded to a student is calculated using the mean mark achieved when completing the 96 units of AQF8 level courses (400 coded).
| Honours results classification | Mean mark achieved in AQF8 courses (400 coded) |
| Honours Class I | 80% - 100% |
| Honours Class IIA | 70% - 79.5% |
| Honours Class IIB | 60% - 69.5% |
| Honours Class III | 50% - 59.5% |
| Marginal Fail | 47% - 49.5% |
| Fail | 0% - 46.5% |
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 60.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 60.00 |
Post admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- Maths Methods and/or Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 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 is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enroll 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 including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
WIL notes
- Refer to Engineering - Work Experience
- CSP estimate
- A$7,818 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$30,300