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Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Design and build the future. Civil Engineering Technologists assist the planning, design, building and maintenance of the infrastructure we rely on as a civilisation - including buildings, roads, and water systems. This program develops practical technical engineering skills like design, project management and sustainability, qualify you to work as a Civil Engineering Technologist in Australia and overseas.

As an Engineering technologist, you will attain the skills to: focus on interactions with the system, modify and adapt established engineering practices and advance engineering technology.

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
  • Learn from industry professionals through guest lectures and site visits 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 40 days of work experience

Location

Duration

3 years 3 years 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.
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 2025 fees (A$)

QTAC code

017012 014012

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
25
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
UniSC program code
UB002
Program structure
Introductory courses (8) 96 units

ENG100 Research Project 3
ENG101 Research Project 4
ENG104 Accounting for Managers
ENG105 Materials in Engineering
ENG106 Professional Engineering
MTH103 Engineering Design
MTH104 Engineering Statics
SCI107 Engineering Computing

Developing courses (10) 108 units

CIV200 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
CIV201 Introductory Calculus
CIV202 Physics
CIV203 Structural Analysis
ENG200 Geotechnical Engineering(0 units)
ENG206 Hydraulics and Hydrology
ENS254 Construction Technology
MEC221 Professional Practice
MTH201 Sustainable Engineering (Design)
MTH203 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying

Graduate courses (7) 84 units

CIV300 Mechanics of Materials
CIV301 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
CIV302 Numerical Analysis
CIV304 Structural Design
CIV305 Road and Traffic Engineering
ENG305 Concrete Design and Technology
ENG306 Water and Wastewater

Study sequences

Additional entry information

This program has standard English language requirements.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.

Prerequisites

English

Recommended prior study
Maths Methods and/or Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete the equivalent of 40 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