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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 1

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1
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 3D Design F - Professional Portfolio
ENG101 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
ENG104 Podcasting and Radio News
ENG105 Social Media Communication
ENG106 Communication Campaign Planning
MTH103 Concepts of Epidemiology
MTH104 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
SCI107 Health Promotion Principles

Developing courses (10) 108 units

CIV200 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
CIV201 Social Media: Monitoring and Measurement
CIV202 Public Health Practicum
CIV203 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
ENG200 Materials in Engineering(0 units)
ENG206 Foundations of Engineering
ENS254 Introduction to Engineering Design
MEC221 Engineering Statics
MTH201 Engineering Computing
MTH203 Introduction to Applied Mathematics

Graduate courses (7) 84 units

CIV300 Introductory Calculus
CIV301 Physics
CIV302 Structural Analysis and Computer Modelling
CIV304 Soil Mechanics
CIV305 Hydraulics and Hydrology
ENG305 Construction Technology
ENG306 Professional Practice

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