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Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science Major Civil Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20520
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

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 3
plus Major courses 5
plus 2 x Practice courses (0 units value) 4
Total 8
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses: 
ENG3103 Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG5001  Professional Skills in Engineering
MAT2500  Engineering Mathematics 3
Civil Engineering Major:Select five units from the following:
CIV3403Geotechnical Engineering
CIV3505Structural Analysis 
CIV3506Concrete Structures 
CIV4508Structural Design II 
CIV5704Road and Street Engineering 
ENV3104Hydraulics II
Practice Courses: 
CIV3907 Civil Systems Practice
CIV4908  Civil Design Practice

Other majors

The other majors available for the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science are: Agricultural, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Mechanical, Power, Structural and Surveying.