The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIn civil engineering you will study how to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure such as buildings, dams, airports and transport networks. You will also learn how to protect and improve the natural environment while meeting the changing needs of society. The civil engineering specialisation enables you to develop technical skills in building materials, the design of structures, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, fire safety and transport systems.
This is complemented with an understanding of natural systems and the analysis techniques used to examine how both the built and natural environments perform and adapt to environmental challenges such as climate change and associated shifts in rainfall, wind, flooding and natural disasters, as well as future population needs.
With a focus on applying engineering expertise to develop practical solutions, combined with regular interactions with the civil engineering industry and world-class academic staff, you will gain the knowledge, skills and industry links that will enable you to immediately contribute to the engineering profession.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Studying Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended as students will have increased flexibility in their studies.
Recent secondary education
You're a recent secondary student if you've completed secondary education in the current year or previous 2 years. This includes secondary education completed in Australia or overseas at a school, TAFE, or other VET or higher education provider.
Australian Year 12: If you're currently studying Year 12 in Australia and you’re eligible for an ATAR, this will be used as your entry score.
Higher education study
If your highest level of study is in higher education (such as at university), you can be assigned a selection rank based on:
- your level of study (such as bachelor's or master's level)
- the duration of your study
- your grade point average (GPA).
Once you've completed 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent) at bachelor level or higher, your selection rank will be based on this study only – even if your rank from another qualification is higher.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
You can be assigned a selection rank based on Vocational and Education Training (VET) study if your highest level of study is a competency-based or graded:
- AQF Certificate III (completed)
- AQF Certificate IV (completed)
- AQF Diploma
- sub-bachelor level study (based on the level and duration of study, and your grade point average).
Work and life experience
If you left secondary education more than 2 years ago and haven't done any VET or higher education study, you can be assigned a selection rank based on:
- previous secondary education
- post-secondary professional and para-professional qualifications and service
- the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) or employment experience, as long as you're over 18 and not a current Year 12 student.
English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Civil Design Engineer
A Civil Design Engineer designs infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and drainage systems. You might work on urban development, transpor...
Civil Engineer
A Civil Engineer designs and creates structures that serve the community. They use science to build everything from buildings and bridges to dams a...
Construction Engineer
A Construction Engineer oversees the planning, design, and execution of construction projects. You might work on various types of infrastructure, i...
Railway Engineer
A Railway Engineer designs, constructs, and maintains railway systems, including tracks, stations, and signalling equipment. You might work on new...
Structural Engineer
A Structural Engineer designs and examines a range of structures including buildings, utility facilities and roads and bridges. You might conduct t...
Environmental Engineer
An Environmental Engineer works to develop solutions to environmental problems, focusing on sustainability, pollution control, and waste management...
Transport Engineer
A Transport Engineer plans, designs, and manages transportation systems and infrastructure. You might work on roads, railways, airports, or public...
About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
