Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental)

Overview

• Become an expert in assessing and managing the effects of human and other activity on the natural and built environment.
• Study the planning, designing, building and maintenance of infrastructure such as road systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Prepares you to work with government or private companies planning, developing, and building facilities including mines, power stations, and water and waste-water treatment facilities.
• Graduate with an internationally recognised qualification.

Details

Civil and environmental engineering is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering concerned with planning, designing, building and maintaining infrastructure facilities such as road systems and wastewater treatment facilities. The focus is on providing engineering infrastructure while assessing and managing the effects of human and other activity on the natural and built environment.

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?

Civil and environmental engineering at QUT gives you the technical knowledge and practical experience you need to jump straight into the profession and make a sustainable difference. You will learn about technical civil and environmental engineering and science, as well as environmental management skills in urban infrastructure and mining development. You will also learn about the social, legal, regulatory and economic issues related to sustainable development.

Career outcomes

As a civil and environmental engineering graduate you may be employed by government bodies and private companies involved with the civil and environmental aspects of planning, designing, constructing and monitoring of structures and facilities including mines, factories, power stations, water and wastewater treatment plants and refineries. You may also specialise in particular industry sectors such as the mineral and chemical industries.

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.

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 your knowledge of fundamental engineering science in design areas of concrete construction. Explore the 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, and explore steel construction, highway and transport engineering. You are also introduced to environmental studies relating to population, resource management and environmental law. Continue to develop communication and organisational skills by writing reports, presenting seminars and working in small groups.

Year 4

Building on your third year by completing a major project which may be industry based 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. There are also additional electives to choose from.

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.

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