Learn how to design, construct, operate, maintain and recycle the physical and natural environments.
Gain a broad foundation in engineering and enabling sciences before specialising in either construction or environment and water. Develop skills in problem solving, teamwork and communication, and gain technical, business management and scientific environmental knowledge. Examine current engineering professional practice with emphasis on the creative nature of engineering. Delivered in partnership at Sippy Downs with University of Southern Queensland.
- 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 2023 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: some courses are supplied by the University of Southern Queensland and taken by cross institutional enrolment. All lectures and tutorials for these classes are conducted at Sippy Downs. Students may be required to travel to and attend the Toowoomba campus for block intensive practical classes.
- * Campus note: some courses are supplied by the University of Southern Queensland and taken by cross institutional enrolment. All lectures and tutorials for these classes are conducted at Sippy Downs. Students may be required to travel to and attend the Toowoomba campus for block intensive practical classes.
Gain a broad foundation in engineering and enabling sciences before specialising in either construction or environment and water. Develop skills in problem solving, teamwork and communication, and gain technical, business management and scientific environmental knowledge. Examine current engineering professional practice with emphasis on the creative nature of engineering. Delivered in partnership at Sippy Downs with University of Southern Queensland.
Students in the Bachelor of Civil Engineering may be awarded with Merit Honours. The class of Merit Honours awarded will be dependent on Grade Point Average (GPA) and results achieved in the Engineering Project courses.
Majors
Construction; environment and water.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience.
Career opportunities
Government agencies, construction companies, engineering consultancies, building industry, water supply authorities, mining industry, research organisations.
Membership
Provisional Accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer was received from Engineers Australia for this program in 2011, full accreditation is to be considered in 2013 following the first cohort of graduates.
Engineers Australia (Professional Engineer); Association of Professional Engineers; Scientists and Managers, Australia; Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Undertake via external mode, courses denoted with # at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). Enrolment in these courses may involve travel and attendance at the Toowoomba campus for block intensive practical classes. Students must meet all costs associated with travel and accommodation.
- Complete practical courses listed below, the total hours are dependent on the major undertaken. These courses are graded as a Pass or Fail. There is no fee for these courses and they are zero unit value. These courses are delivered in intensive blocks in February and September at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus. Students may enrol in these courses in Years 2, 3 or 4 of their program. Students must meet all costs associated with travel and accommodation.
- Apply to enrol in USQ courses, via the Faculty office, on the appropriate form and submitted to USQ prior to their Cross Institutionally closing date.
- Select a major in either Construction or Environment and Water .
- Select a minor from one of the minors as listed below. Students must choose the minor to be studied before the completion of Semester 1, Year 3.
- Register your selected major and minor with Student Administration.
- 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.
- Students completing USQ courses MUST complete and submit the USQ Cross Institutional Study Application form to the Faculty office in H block for submission to USQ each semester, prior to the USQ cut off date.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- 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 USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling please refer to the relevant Study Plan:
- Construction major
- Environment and Water major
Program structure
Core courses (1)
Introductory courses (7)
BUS102
BUS108
ENG101
ENG102
MTH102
SCI107
SCI110
Advanced courses (12)
# CIV2403 Geology and Geomechanics
ENG202 (In 2012 students will be required to undertake ENG1100 at USQ)
ENG211
ENG302
ENG401
ENG402
ENS253
ENG422
MTH202
MTH312
PHY201
ENS281 (Construction major)
OR
ENS242 (Environment and Water major)
# These courses are undertaken via external mode at the University of Southern Queensland
Major studies courses
Students must complete one (1) of the available major studies in the Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
Construction major
Required courses: (8)
ENG212
ENG221
SUS302
# MEC1201 Engineering Materials
# CIV3506 Concrete Structures
# CIV3603 Construction Methods
# CIV2605 Construction Engineering
# CIV3403 Geotechnical Engineering
# These courses are undertaken via external mode at the University of Southern Queensland
Environment and Water major
Required courses: (8)
ENG330
ENG411
ENG412
ENG421
ENS351
ENS353
ENS381
SCI105
Minor courses (4)
Students must select one (1) of the following minor study areas:
- Climate Change and Coastal Zone Studies
- Environmental Studies for Engineers
- Planning Studies
- Property
Practice courses
Required practical work
To graduate from this program with students must complete practice courses. Students undertaking the Construction major are required to undertake 4 practice courses and those undertaking the Environment and Water major are required to complete 2 practice courses. The courses are to be taken via external mode at USQ. Enrolment in these courses may involve travel and attendance at the Toowoomba campus for block intensive practical classes.
Construction major practice courses
Required courses: (4)
# ENG1901 Engineering Practice 1
# CIV2901 Geology and Geomechanics Practice
# CIV3906 Civil Materials Practice
# CIV3907 Civil Systems Practice
Environment and Water major practice courses
Required courses: (2)
# ENG1901 Engineering Practice 1
# CIV2901 Geology and Geomechanics Practice
# These courses are undertaken via external mode at the University of Southern Queensland
Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering: Study Plan (Construction major) Semester 2
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering: Study Plan (Construction major) Semester 1
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering: Study Plan (Environment and Water Major) Semester 1
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering: Study Plan (Environment and Water Major) Semester 2