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Bachelor of Construction Major Civil
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8539
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18710
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 12/75
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20530
  • On-campus
    AUD 23300

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

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 Units
Core courses 16
Plus 4 x Electives 4
Plus 12 x Major courses 12
Plus 5 - 6 Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total     32
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:
CMG1001Introduction to Construction Management and the Built Environment
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics 
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
MGT1000Organisational Behaviour
Year 2 Courses:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
CIV2605Construction Engineering 
CMG2001Job Organisation
FIN1101Introduction to Corporate Finance
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
CIV1500Applied Mechanics
SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers
Year 3 Courses:
CIV2502Structural and Building Technology
CIV2503Structural Design I
CMG3001Building and Construction Procurement
MEC1201Engineering Materials
ENV2103Hydraulics I
LAW1101Introduction to Law
MEC2402Stress Analysis
MGT2001Management of Workplace Health and Safety
Year 4 Courses: 
ENG3003Engineering Management
CMG4001
ENG4111Research Project Part 1
ENG4112Research Project Part 2
Four Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice
CIV3906Civil Materials Practice
CMG4901
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
Electives:
CIV2701Road Design and Location
CIV2702Municipal Services
CIV3403Geotechnical Engineering
CIV3506Concrete Structures
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
ENV2201Land Studies
MGT2002Managing Organisations
MGT2007Leadership
MGT2203Project Management Fundamentals
MGT3100Quality and Performance Management
SVY1102 Surveying A
SVY1104Survey Computations A
SVY2303Construction Surveying
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

Other majors

Other major availble for the Bachelor of Construction is Management.