Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) - University of South Australia

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Aim

The program aims to prepare students for a professional career in Civil Engineering with emphasis on project-based and industry focussed learning for sustainable development of infrastructure.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

• Qualified for the SACE; and
• Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
• Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
• Obtained a competitive TER; and
• Obtained an achievement score of a minimum of 10 in Stage 2 Mathematical Studies.

Note that:

• A knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics and Chemistry will be assumed.
• Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements and:
• Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
• Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
• Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above;
• Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• Qualified for Special Entry;

Or

• Completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream;
• Completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Obtain a minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or

Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The first two years of the program provide a broad base in engineering and science courses needed for civil engineering careers as well as providing hands on experience in areas such as concrete technology and surveying, and an introduction to the main specializations available in civil engineering. In third year students focus in detail on the disciplines of structural, water and wastewater, geotechnical and environmental engineering - and their interaction with the environment. Fourth year provides students with the opportunity to continue with a broad cross-section of civil engineering studies or to specialize in particular areas through the choice of 4 electives and projects in those areas. Half of the fourth year is devoted to project work, both design and investigation. Students who choose 4 electives in the same specialist stream have the opportunity to gain credit for those courses if they successfully apply to enter the Master of Water Resources Management (LMWM) or Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability (LMES), which they can complete after graduation from the Bachelor's degree with an additional year of full-time study. Total units to complete the program is 144.It is possible to complete this program in less than four years by undertaking courses offered in the summer during study periods 1 and 7.  Students interested in this option should obtain advice from their program director.

Professional recognition

The successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) program is designed to meet the requirements for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and comparable international institutions such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK).

Honours

Students achieving a credit level average at the end of third year will be allowed to enrol in honours courses in fourth year. Successful completion of the program and the honours project course may lead to the award of a degree with honours.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 21,800 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Notes

1. It is a requirement of Engineers Australia that students complete a minimum period of 12 weeks of industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. Assessment in the course Industrial Experience will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass.
2. This course includes some site visits or field exercises, one of which will be held at weekends.
3. Civil Engineering Electives may be chosen from the courses listed in the table. Not all courses may be available each study period. Other courses in a specialist area of interest to the student, which are relevant to Civil Engineering and at an appropriate academic level, may also be taken as electives with prior approval of the Program Director.
4. This course is part of a related Master's degree at the University of South Australia and students who complete it successfully will be given credit for the course if they gain entry to the Master's degree.Please see the relevant program homepages for Master of Water Resources Management (LMWM) or Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability (LMES), and consult with the Program Director if you are considering a Master's option.