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
- Get hands-on experience through 12 weeks of work experience
- A wide range of minors including climate change and coastal zone studies, management for engineers, mechatronic engineering and electrical and electronic engineering
- 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
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 fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers) Minor and Mechatronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers) Minor unavailable at UniSC Sunshine Coast.
Limited Minors available at UniSC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 078425G
- UniSC program code
- SC410
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
ENG101 Paperback Hero
ENG102 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
ENG103 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
ENG104 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
MTH103 Novel Ideas
MTH104 Creativity and Literature
SCI107 Writing Your Novel
SCI110 Professional Creative Writing Practice A: The Industry
Developing courses (8) 96 units
CIV200 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
CIV201 Professional Creative Writing Practice B: Industry Engagement
ENS253 Elements of Design
MEC200 Fundamentals of Photography
MEC221 Art, Design and Digital Culture
MTH201 Design Methods
MTH203 Drawing Practice
MEC225 Introduction to Games Programming
Graduate courses (12) 144 units
CIV300 Creative Engagement
CIV301 Work Integrated Learning Project
CIV330 Work Integrated Learning Placement
CIV340 Computer Science Project and Ethics
CIV400 Introduction to the Internet of Things
CIV401 Introduction to Data Science
CIV404 Programming Fundamentals
CIV451 Computer Networks
ENG302 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
ENG304 Foundations of Computer Security
ENG401 Computer Organisation and Operating Systems
ENG402 Data Structures and Algorithms
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Students must select one of the following minor study areas:
- Climate Change and Coastal Zone Studies
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers)**
- Environmental Studies for Engineers^
- Management for Engineers^
- Mechatronic Engineering (for Civil Engineers)**
- Mechanical Engineering (for Civil Engineers)
- Public Health for Engineers^
- Town Planning Studies^
- Visualisation and Animation
- Wider Engineering Studies
^Not available at Moreton Bay campus
**Not available at Sunshine Coast campus
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 twelve courses (144 units) as specified in the table below; and
- the student achieving at least 65% in ENG402 Mobile App Project.
| Courses |
| CIV201 Database Design |
| CIV300 Wireless Communications |
| ENG302 Object-Oriented Programming |
| CIV301 Discrete Mathematics |
| ENG304 Practical Machine Learning |
| ENG401 Cloud and DevOps |
| ENG402 Workplace Learning I |
| CIV404 Project Management |
| CIV400 Engineering Project Management |
| CIV451 Introduction to Criminology |
| CIV401 Understanding Crime |
| MTH203 Punishment and Corrections |
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 attained 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 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.
Exemption for first year Mathematics
High achieving mathematics students can apply for exemptions to introductory mathematics and calculus subjects. However, exempted courses will need to be replaced with engineering relevant courses to fulfil the requirements of the degree. Apply through the School of Engineering.
- 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$7,252 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$30,000
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$120,000