Civil Engineering Major
Part of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology program
Commencing semesters, 2020
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2349
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
School of Civil Engineering
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Civil Engineering?
Civil engineers provide for people's needs, and are expert in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities that contribute to modern life. They understand the way in which natural phenomena behave, including water and wind, and how buildings of all kinds are able to resist loads. They work with buildings, bridges, roads, harbours, dams, airports, coastal protection, water supply and public health. Civil engineers apply their theoretical knowledge to produce efficient and economic facilities that are aesthetically pleasing and satisfy society's needs. They have an aptitude for mathematics and physics and a desire to meet environmental and technological challenges. Students can study in the areas of structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, transportation engineering, geomechanics, hydrology and public health engineering, or management, construction and economics.
Civil engineers provide expert financial and technical advice, and plan and coordinate projects from concepts through to completion.
What you can study
It is recommended that international students entering Year 3 of the program with 2 years of credit should commence in Semester 1. Those who want to commence in Semester 2 should contact the School of Engineering for assistance.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Civil Engineering major.
Employment opportunities
Civil engineers mostly work for private industry, commonwealth, state and local government, for consulting engineering firms, construction companies, mining companies and research establishments. A career in civil engineering is likely to take you overseas.
Within the private sector, consulting civil engineers are engaged to plan, design, manage and supervise works. They provide expert services to the client, advising financially and technically and undertaking the planning, coordination and technology of projects, often from first concepts through to completion.
In the public sector, the state and federal government departments and authorities responsible for railways, roads, harbours, housing and construction, all employ civil engineers. City councils and regional shires also need the services of civil engineers.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology for information on key dates and how to apply.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Engineers Australia