Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Overview

• Study a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and gain experience under the supervision of a certified engineer, as well as international recognition in the profession.
• Learn to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain a variety of structures and facilities.
• Study subjects in geotechnical and water engineering; sustainable engineering; and steel, highway and transport engineering.
• Graduates work in countries across the world with an internationally recognised qualification.
• Gain experience under the supervision on a certified engineer and earn credit for paid work with the Work Integrated Learning program.

Details

Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain a variety of structures and facilities that benefit society—from roads and factories to railways and harbours. They are also involved with the assessment of the impact of projects on the natural and social environment in which they are to be constructed. Civil engineers have a responsibility to produce safe, economical and environmentally sound infrastructure for the community.

Explore your options

Your engineering degree features a common first year that combines broad foundation principles with a wide range of specialisation choices, giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.

Why choose this specialisation?

By studying civil engineering at QUT you will be recognised for professional membership in Australia and overseas giving you more employment opportunities. Because this course provides students with both broad knowledge and specialisations, its graduates are ready to start work in professional practice. Civil engineering at QUT is highly regarded for its strength in teaching and research. You will work closely with staff in an innovative learning environment that involves real-world hands-on activities, such as using specialist software to solve engineering problems.

Career outcomes

As a civil engineer you can work as a consulting engineer, project manager, municipal engineer, structural engineer, transport engineer, geotechnical engineer or water engineer. You may gain employment in government or semi-government agencies, construction firms, power generating authorities, mining firms, property developers or consulting engineering firms. After obtaining suitable experience you may also have the opportunity to establish your own consulting engineering practice. Your technical expertise may also bring career opportunities in unexpected places such as law, finance or entertainment.

Professional recognition

This course has professional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA). EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving QUT graduates more career opportunities overseas.

Expand your expertise

When you select this specialisation your study plan will also include the choice of a second study area.

Other study options

• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)

Units

Work Integrated Learning unit

Bachelor of Engineering students are required to complete at least 60 days of industrial experience in an engineering environment approved by the course coordinator as part of the Work Integrated Learning unit.

Your course

Year 1

Common first-year units include the foundations of engineering mathematics, basic principles of sustainability, electrical engineering, engineering mechanics, engineering design and engineering materials. These units provide a strong, fundamental overview of the three engineering streams: civil, electrical and mechanical.

Year 2

Apply knowledge of fundamental engineering science in design areas of timber and concrete construction, and begin to explore theoretical aspects of geotechnical, fluids and sustainable engineering. Your theoretical understanding is reinforced by practical experience in our laboratories. Engineering statistics mathematical skills also help your understanding of all aspects of engineering design.

Year 3

Increase your knowledge and skills in geotechnical and water engineering. Explore steel construction, highway and transport engineering. Further develop communication and organisational skills by writing reports, presenting seminars and working in small groups. Choose your second study area.

Year 4

Build on your third year to complete your second study area. Undertake a major project which will bring together all your previously mastered skills, and advance your communication skills in report writing and seminar presentation. You also complete work integrated learning.

Second majors and minors

You will have the opportunity to undertaken either a 2nd major or two minors (see options below).

Please refer to the rules before making your selection.

Civil engineering second major and minor options

Second Major:

• Structural Engineering
• Transport Engineering and Planning

Minors:

• Civil Engineering minor

plus

• A minor from anywhere in QUT that is outside of the course.

Please note: The Work Integrated Learning unit (BEB701) and the project unit (BEB801) that are required for professional recognition and were once part of an applications minor have now been moved to the core of the Engineering course.

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

These scholarships are available for this course:

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