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Associate Degree of Engineering Major Civil Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 16/66
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20680
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Professional experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need complete professional experience. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied
1 x Major 16
Plus 5-7 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total     16
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Year 1 Courses:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
CIV1500Applied Mechanics
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials 
SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 
Year 2 Courses: 
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics 
CIV2502Structural and Building Technology 
CIV2605Construction Engineering 
CIV2701Road Design and Location 
CIV2702Municipal Services 
ENV2103Hydraulics I 
Two Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice 
CIV3906Civil Materials Practice 
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 
ENG2909Work Experience - Associate 
ENG2911AD Capstone Project 
ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 
Electives:
CIV3603Construction Methods
CIV3703Transport Engineering 
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management 
ENV2201Land Studies 
ENV3105 Hydrology 
ENV4204Environmental Technology 
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems 
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 
REN1201Environmental Studies 
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
CMG2001Job Organisation

Other majors

The other majors for the Associate Degree of Engineering are: Agricultural, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Power and Process.