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Master of Engineering Science Major Civil Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 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
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20440
  • 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
7 x Core courses 8
plus Major Courses 6
plus 2 x Elective 2
plus 5 x Practice courses 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.
Core Courses:
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations
ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A
ENG8411Masters Dissertation B
ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
Civil Engineering Major:
CIV3403Geotechnical Engineering
CIV3505Structural Analysis
CIV3506Concrete Structures
CIV4508Structural Design II
CIV5704Road and Street Engineering
ENV3104Hydraulics II
Elective Courses:Select two units from the following:
CIV3703Transport Engineering
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
ENG8802Advanced Prestressed Concrete
ENG8803Mechanics and Technology of Fibre Composites
ENV3105Hydrology
ENV4107Water Resources Engineering
ENV4203Public Health Engineering
ENV4204Environmental Technology 
ENV5205Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning 
Practice Courses:
CIV3907Civil Systems Practice
CIV4908Civil Design Practice
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

Other majors

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

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