Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental) is a combined degree program that provides students with the opportunity to undertake concurrent study in two areas of engineering and complete two awards.

Description

This program offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. It recognizes the increasing need for students to graduate with multidisciplinary skills. Students develop skills in the design and building of large-scale projects, such as roads, bridges, airports, major buildings, and water supply systems, while also gaining skills to assess and model the potential damage and long-term environmental problems resulting from human activity.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will have achieved the 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.

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, and the study of one science-related subject, such as Physics or Chemistry.

Professional Accreditation

The program is accredited by Engineers Australia, the Australian professional engineer's association. Graduates of this program are automatically enabled to join as graduate members on completion, and as student members during studies.

Career-Ready Placements

Requirements for qualification of this award include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the College Board.

Program Requirements

For all combined programs, the core and minimum requirements for each single degree component must be met in each combined program. Students are required to complete a total of 370 units, which includes core courses, chemistry core courses, physics core courses, and project core courses.

Program Structure

The program structure includes a range of core courses, as well as chemistry, physics, and project courses. Students may choose to undertake certain courses in lieu of others, with program convenor approval.

Core Courses

• BIOL1002: Organisms to Ecosystems
• 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
• CHEM2110: Applied Analytical Chemistry
• 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
• ENVS2002: Environmental Legislation and Planning
• MATH2310: Calculus of Science and Engineering
• SURV2210: Engineering Surveying
• CHEE3690: Environ. Process Technology
• CIVL3160: Reinforced Concrete Design
• CIVL3170: Steel Design
• CIVL3180: Structural Analysis 2
• CIVL3280: Geomechanics 2
• CIVL3330: Hydrology
• CIVL3410: Hydrobiological Modelling
• CIVL3431: Land Surface Process and Management
• CIVL3470: Contaminant Hydrogeology
• CIVL3840: Advanced Analysis for Design
• ENGG3500: Managing Engineering Projects
• SURV3650: GIS and Remote Sensing
• CIVL4110: Advanced Structural Analysis
• CIVL4201: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
• CIVL4450: Water Engineering
• CIVL4521: Structural Engineering Project
• CIVL4541: Water Engineering Project
• CIVL4571: Geotechnical Engineering Project
• CIVL4591: Environmental Engineering Project 1
• ENGG4500: Engineering Complexity

Chemistry Course List

Students may choose either:

• CHEM1010 and CHEM1020
• CHEM1010 and CHEM1120

Physics Course List

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

• PHYS1205: Fundamentals of Engineering Physics
• PHYS1210: Advanced Physics I

Project Course List

Students may choose either:

• CIVL4640: Project S1
• CIVL4660: Project S2

Transition Arrangements

As programs are regularly reviewed and updated, some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, which may require transition arrangements.

AQF Level

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) and the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental) are both Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degrees.

Additional Handbook Information

All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

Program Contacts

Program advisors can provide further information and support.

Type

This is a combined undergraduate program.

Study Level

The study level for this program is undergraduate.

Program Schedule

The program schedule is Bachelor Honours (320).

AQF Level

The AQF level for this program is Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree.

Study Areas

The study areas for this program are Engineering and Science and the Environment.

Units to Complete

Students must complete 410 units to graduate.

College

The college responsible for this program is the College of Engineering Science and Environment.

Full-Time Duration

The full-time duration for this program is 5 years.

Maximum Time to Complete

The maximum time to complete this program is 12 years.

Term Type

The term type for this program is semesters.

Locations of Offer

This program is offered at the Callaghan Campus.