Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Civil

Study while you work:

Take the step up to becoming a Civil Engineer and study USQs Bachelor of Engineering - Honours - Civil. Study while you work either externally or on - campus and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

In your first year you will experience all areas of the engineering field to allow you to take charge of your own career. With your major in Civil Engineering you will focus on the areas of infrastructure design planning development construction and maintenance.

Apply your knowledge through practical work experience and an exciting final year research project that will give you hands-on industry experience. Previous students have produced projects in the fields of material testing and properties of earth friendly concrete the analysis of high speed rural traffic incidents and the effects of improved vehicle technology on road design.

Further expand your knowledge:

You have an opportunity to increase your knowledge further and combine your major studies in Civil Engineering with a four-unit minor in Management or Mining Engineering.

Professional accreditation:

When you graduate with your Bachelor of Engineering - Honours - you will be eligible to apply for membership with Engineers Australia as a graduate Professional Engineer. With the experience you will gain from working in the field you may apply for chartered status as a Professional Engineer. You will also have the opportunity to work overseas with your accreditation recognized in those countries that are signatories to the Washington Accord.

The program is designed fro anyone who is interested in Civil Engineering given that they meet the entry requirements for the program.

Certificate

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.

All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of practical experience within this program.

Residential schools:

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials use the facilities and meet staff and other students.

This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. The dates and location of the mandatory residential schools are available from the Residential School Schedule or please contact us for more information.

USQ is a dynamic, regional University dedicated to providing quality degrees and programs in a flexible and supportive environment.

In over 50 years, USQ has become a prominent teaching and research institution providing education worldwide from three Southern Queensland locations – Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich. We also have a number of outreach hubs, and national and international education partners.

USQ offers the flexibility to study degrees and programs online, making it easier for students to fit career-focused, fully-accredited degrees into their busy lives. USQ’s focus on student success has seen the university rank as the number one University in Queensland for graduate employment (Good Universities Guide, 2018).

The University’s continual focus on providing high quality education ensures graduates are equipped for increasingly dynamic and competitive global and regional environments.