Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Transport) - University of South Australia

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Aim

The program aims to prepare students for a professional career in Civil Engineering and Project Management 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 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 transport, structural, water and wastewater and geotechnical engineering - and their interaction with the environment. Fourth year provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the area of transport engineering through advanced coursework and project work, both design and investigation. Students who graduate from this degree will be able to apply for entry to the Master of Engineering (Transport Systems Engineering) degree (IMEN), and receive credit for the 4 transport courses completed in the undergraduate degree. This will allow them to complete the Master's degree with one year of additional full-time study if they choose.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 and Transport) 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 courses 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.