Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Surveying) combined degree program is offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment. This program provides students with an opportunity to undertake concurrent study in civil engineering and surveying and complete two awards.

Description

The program offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each degree. It recognises the increasing need for students to graduate with multidisciplinary skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:

• Program Learning Outcomes as per those for the single degree programs

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme. The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission, including:

• Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC)
• Prior tertiary studies
• Prior TAFE/VET studies
• Completed enabling programs

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. The overall minimum English language proficiency requirement is 6, with a sub-test minimum of 6.

Recommended Studies

Recommended studies include:

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent
• Study of one science-related subject (Physics or Chemistry preferred)

Professional Accreditation

The program is accredited by:

• Engineers Australia
• Institution of Surveyors NSW

Career-Ready Placements

Requirements for the qualification include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience.

Program Requirements

In the Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil)/Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Surveying) program, students are required to complete a total of 420 units, including:

• 390 units of core courses
• 10 units of Physics core courses
• 10 units of Project core courses
• 10 units of elective courses

Program Structure

The program structure includes:

• Core courses
• Final Year Project
• Physics Course List
• Electives

Core Courses

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program:

• CIVL1100 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics
• ENGG1003 Introduction to Procedural Programming
• ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering
• MATH1110 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
• MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
• SURV1200 Introduction to Surveying
• CIVL2050 Engineering Computations and Probability
• CIVL2130 Structural Analysis 1
• CIVL2240 Civil Engineering Materials
• CIVL2280 Geomechanics 1
• CIVL2720 Transportation Engineering and Design
• ENGG2300 Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• LEGL2009 Survey and Engineering Law
• MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering
• SURV2210 Engineering Surveying
• SURV2220 Surveying Methods and Equipment
• SURV2230 Surveying Techniques and Computations
• CIVL3160 Reinforced Concrete Design
• CIVL3170 Steel Design
• CIVL3180 Structural Analysis 2
• CIVL3280 Geomechanics 2
• CIVL3330 Hydrology
• CIVL3840 Advanced Analysis for Design
• ENGG3500 Managing Engineering Projects
• SURV3350 Analysis of Observations
• SURV3510 Geodesy 1
• SURV3610 Photogrammetry
• SURV3650 GIS and Remote Sensing
• SURV3930 Land Boundary Definition
• CIVL4110 Advanced Structural Analysis
• CIVL4201 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
• CIVL4450 Water Engineering
• CIVL4521 Structural Engineering Project
• CIVL4541 Water Engineering Project
• CIVL4571 Geotechnical Engineering Project
• ENGG4500 Engineering Complexity
• SURV4110 Industrial Surveying
• SURV4410 Astronomy and Satellite Positioning
• SURV4730 Town Planning

Final Year Project

Students may choose either CIVL4640 Project S1 or CIVL4660 Project S2, whichever best fits their program.

Physics Course List

Students may choose to undertake PHYS1210 in lieu of PHYS1205, with program convenor approval.

Electives

Complete 10 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to students.

AQF Level

The program is classified as a Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree.

Additional Handbook Information

Additional information includes:

• Access to free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support
• Assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service
• Information on credit transfer
• Honours policy
• International students information
• Maths placement test
• Students with special needs information

Program Details

• Type: Combined Program
• Study level: Undergraduate
• Program schedule: Bachelor Honours (320)
• AQF Level: Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree
• Study areas: Engineering
• Units to complete: 420
• College: College of Engineering Science and Environment
• Full-time duration (years): 5
• Max time to complete (years): 12
• Term type: Semesters
• Locations of offer: Callaghan Campus