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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Major Civil Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 12/75
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 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
1 x Major 24
Plus 4-6 x practice courses (0 unit value) 0
Total 24


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: 
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
CIV2502Structural and Building Technology
CIV2605Construction Engineering
CIV2701Road Design and Location
CIV2702Municipal Services
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENV2103Hydraulics I 
  One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 Courses: 
CIV2503Structural Design I
CMG2001 Job Organisation
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG3111Technology Design Project
ENV3105Hydrology
MEC2402Stress Analysis
Two Electives - see Electives
Practice courses:
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice
CIV3906Civil Materials Practice
CIV3907Civil Systems Practice
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist
ENV2902Hydraulics Practice
Electives:
CIV3506Concrete Structures 
CIV3603Construction Methods
CIV3703Transport Engineering
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
ENV2201Land Studies 
ENV4204Environmental Technology
ENV4203Public Health Engineering
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
REN1201Environmental Studies
SVY1104Survey Computations A
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
  Any approved BEng (Civil) course

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology are: Agricultural, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Infrastructure Management, Mechanical and Power.