Design systems for and manage human interaction with the environment
Gain a broad foundation in civil engineering and environmental sciences, and learn how to design systems that anticipate and manage the way humans interact with the environment.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
- Campus note: Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
Gain a broad foundation in civil engineering and environmental sciences, and learn how to design systems that anticipate and manage the way humans interact with the environment.
During the program, you'll build your expertise in areas including environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science.
At the end of your studies you will have the scientific skills needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources.
In this program you will:
- Complete more than 60 days of work experience
- Learn about the creative nature of engineering
- Develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication
- Gain technical, business management and scientific environmental knowledge
- Attain Engineers Australia graduate status
Exemption for first year Mathematics
Students who enter the program having achieved a 'Very High Achievement' in Maths C in secondary school may be eligible for an exemption for MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics and may also be eligible for an exemption to MTH104 Introductory Calculus on application. Students who are exempted from one or two courses will need to substitute one or two engineering relevant courses in order to fulfil the requirements of the degree.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.
Career opportunities
- Government agencies
- Construction companies
- Engineering consultancies
- Building industry
- Water supply authorities
- Mining industry
- Research organisations
- Parks and wildlife
- Resource management
- Environmental consultancies
Membership
Engineering students are eligible for free membership to Engineers Australia. Once their degree is completed they are eligible for Graduate membership.
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Australian Network for Plant Conservation
- Australian Water Association
- Ecological Society of Australia
- Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand
- Australian Marine Sciences Association
Program structure
Introductory courses (11) 132 units
ENG101 Teacher as Researcher
ENG102 Teaching Reading and Writing
ENG103 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
ENG104 Diversity and Inclusion
ENS103 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
MTH103 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
MTH104 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
SCI102 Professional Practice of Psychology
SCI105 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
SCI107 Group Research Project in Psychology A
SCI110 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
Developing courses (13) 156 units
CIV200 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
CIV201 Group Research Project in Psychology B
ENS221 Quality Teaching and Learning
ENS222 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
ENS224 Teaching Arts in Primary Schools
ENS242 Teaching History and Geography in Primary Schools
ENS253 Teaching Primary School English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
MEC200 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
MEC221 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
MEC225 Teaching Health and Physical Education in Primary Schools
MTH201 Teaching Technologies in Primary Schools
MTH203 Diversity and Inclusion
PLUS 1 course from the following:
ANM203 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
SCI202 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
Graduate courses (15) 180 units
CIV300 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
CIV301 Using Data for Learning
CIV330 Teacher as Researcher
CIV340 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
CIV400 Teaching Reading and Writing in Primary Schools
CIV401 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
CIV404 Digital Forensics 1
CIV451 Network Forensics
ENG302 Digital Forensics 2: Advanced concepts in Digital Forensics
ENG304 Introduction to Marketing
ENG401 International Marketing
ENG402 Consumer Behaviour
ENS321 Services Marketing
ENS325 Marketing Communication
GEO302 Marketing of Social Causes
Elective course (1) 12 units
Select 1 elective course (12 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) may be awarded with Honours. The class of Honours to be awarded to a student is dependent upon:
- the percentage results achieved by study or transfer in eleven courses (132 units) as specified in the table below;
and
- the student achieving at least 65% in ENG402 Engineering Research Project 2.
| COURSES |
| CIV201 Brand Management |
| CIV300 Contemporary and Emerging Marketing Perspectives |
| ENG302 Introduction to Marketing |
| CIV301 Consumer Behaviour |
| ENG304 Services Marketing |
| ENG401 Marketing Communication |
| ENG402 Marketing in an International Environment |
| CIV404 Strategic Management |
| CIV400 Marketing Management |
| CIV451 Food Marketing |
| CIV401 Supply Chain Management |
| MTH203 Global Business Management |
A student must complete a minimum of 8 courses (96 units) in the table and the research project for an honours grade to be awarded.
The minimum levels of achievement normally required for each class of honours are shown in the following table:
| Honours results classification | Overall Percentage attainded in Specified Courses* |
| Honours Class I | 80% - 100% |
| Honours Class IIA | 70% - 79% |
| Honours Class IIB | 60% - 69% |
*The percentage result shall be rounded up if ≥ 0.5 or rounded down if < 0.5.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.