Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and industry links necessary to succeed in the field of civil engineering. This program enables students to develop technical skills in building materials, the design of structures, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, fire safety, and transport systems.

Program Details

• The civil engineering specialisation allows students to develop a deep understanding of natural systems and the analysis techniques used to examine how both the built and natural environments perform and adapt to environmental challenges.
• The program focuses on applying engineering expertise to develop practical solutions, combined with regular interactions with the civil engineering industry and world-class academic staff.
• Students can tailor their specialisation in civil engineering with majors or minors that meet their interests and career goals.

Majors

• Environmental engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Mining engineering
• Structural engineering
• Transport engineering
• Water and marine engineering

Minors

• Data science
• Design
• Computing

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for a wide range of careers, including:

• Civil engineer
• Structural engineer
• Project engineer
• Transport engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Geotechnical engineer
• Coastal engineer
• Design manager

Average Annual Salary Range

• Civil Engineer: $90K–$110K

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Work placements
• Overseas study
• Laboratory work
• Fieldwork
• Workshops

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

• Fundamentals of Transport Engineering
• Hydrology and Free Surface Flows
• Project Management and Professional Practice
• Data Analytics in Civil Engineering

Highlights

• Ranked 1 in Queensland for civil and structural engineering according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.