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Bachelor of Engineering Major Civil Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 10/80
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

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 13
Plus 19 x Major courses 19
Plus 4 - 9 x practice courses (0 unit 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:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers
Year 2 Courses: 
CIV2403 Geology and Geomechanics 
CIV2503 Structural Design I 
ENG2002 Technology, Sustainability and Society 
ENG3103 Engineering Problem Solving Computations 
ENV2103 Hydraulics I 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3 
MEC2402 Stress Analysis 
Year 3 Courses:  
CIV2605 Construction Engineering 
CIV3403 Geotechnical Engineering 
CIV3505 Structural Analysis 
CIV3506 Concrete Structures 
CIV3703 Transport Engineering 
ENG4104 Engineering Problem Solving Simulations 
ENV3104 Hydraulics II 
ENV3105 Hydrology 
Year 4 Courses: 
CIV4508 Structural Design II 
ENG3003 Engineering Management 
ENG4111 Research Project Part 1 
ENG4112 Research Project Part 2 
ENV4203 Public Health Engineering 
  Three Elective - see Electives
Practice Courses:  
CIV2901 Geology and Geomechanics Practice
CIV3906 Civil Materials Practice 
CIV3907 Civil Systems Practice 
CIV4908 Civil Design Practice 
ENG1901 Engineering Practice 1 
ENG3902 Professional Practice 1 
ENG4903 Professional Practice 2 
ENG4909 Work Experience - Professional 
ENV2902 Hydraulics Practice 
Electives:  
AGR3304 Soil Science
CIV3603 Construction Methods 
ENG4004 Engineering Project and Operations Management 
ENV2201 Land Studies 
ENV4107 Water Resources Engineering 
ENV4204 Environmental Technology 
GIS1402 Geographic Information Systems 
REN1201 Environmental Studies 
SVY1104Survey Computations A 
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 
URP4203Urban and Regional Planning 
ENG8802 Advanced Prestressed Concrete 
 or
ENG8803Mechanics and Technology of Fibre Composites 

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering are: Agricultural, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Instrumentation Control, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Power.