Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) program is designed to develop professional civil engineers who are well-prepared to work in diverse, interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.

Program Details

• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Mode: On-campus
• Program Code: LHMI
• SATAC Code: Internal
• Study: Full-time or part-time
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank (Internal): 72.00 (for 2024)
• Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 72.00 (for 2025)
• TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
• Prerequisites: SACE Stage 2 Math Methods
• Assumed Knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Physics

Admission Criteria

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

• Recent secondary education: Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent, and qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.
• Higher education study: Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or complete the Associate Degree in Engineering at the University of South Australia.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.
• Work and life experience: Qualify for Special Entry, or complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.

Program Structure

The program consists of a common first year across all Engineering disciplines. The first two years of the program provide an introduction to the main areas available in civil engineering, a broad base in engineering, science, and maths, as well as other skills such as design, problem solving, team work and communication that are essential for professional practice as an engineer. In third year students focus in detail on structural, water and geotechnical engineering - and their interaction with the environment. Third year continues the professional practice development through a focus on business management knowledge required by engineers. Half of fourth year is devoted to major projects, both design and research, with the remainder allowing students to choose from a range of advanced electives in their area of interest.

Courses

First Year

• Programming Concepts (COMP 1045) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Materials (RENG 1005) - 4.5 units
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1 (MATH 1063) - 4.5 units
• Sustainable Engineering Practice (ENGG 1003) - 4.5 units
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 (MATH 1064) - 4.5 units
• Electrical and Electronic Systems (EEET 1027) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Mechanics (MENG 1012) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Design and Innovation (ENGG 1004) - 4.5 units

Second Year

• Engineering Modelling (MATH 2009) - 4.5 units
• Mechanics of Materials (CIVE 2005) - 4.5 units
• Introduction to Surveying and Spatial Sciences (GEOE 1018) - 4.5 units
• Engineering and Environmental Geology (EART 3012) - 4.5 units
• Introduction to Water Engineering (CIVE 2010) - 4.5 units
• Project Management for Engineers (ENGG 2004) - 4.5 units
• Road Design and Traffic Management (CIVE 2012) - 4.5 units
• Civil Engineering Techniques (CIVE 2009) - 4.5 units

Third Year

• Design Management for Engineers (ENGG 3006) - 4.5 units
• Soil Mechanics (CIVE 3008) - 4.5 units
• Steel and Timber Design (CIVE 3013) - 4.5 units
• Hydraulics and Hydrology (CIVE 3009) - 4.5 units
• Water Resources Systems Design (CIVE 3010) - 4.5 units
• Geotechnical Engineering (CIVE 3007) - 4.5 units
• Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVE 3003) - 4.5 units
• Civil Elective -

Fourth Year

• Engineering Industry Experience (ENGG 4017) - 0 units
• Engineering Capstone Experience A (ENGG 4007) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Honours Project A (ENGG 4009) - 4.5 units
• Traffic Engineering (CIVE 4039) - 4.5 units
• Civil Honours Electives - 4.5 units
• Engineering Capstone Experience B (ENGG 4008) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Honours Project B (ENGG 4010) - 4.5 units
• Advanced Soil Mechanics (CIVE 5083) - 4.5 units
• Civil Honours Electives - 4.5 units

Electives

• Principles of Project Management (BUSS 5142) - 4.5 units
• Design of Flood and Drainage Systems (CIVE 5065) - 4.5 units
• Water Quality Modelling (CIVE 5066) - 4.5 units
• Advanced Concrete Structures (CIVE 5079) - 4.5 units
• Advanced Steel Structures (CIVE 5080) - 4.5 units
• Environmental Engineering and Modelling (CIVE 4038) - 4.5 units
• Green Infrastructure (CIVE 5085) - 4.5 units
• Advanced Construction Management (BUIL 4013) - 4.5 units
• Contract Administration (BUIL 3010) - 4.5 units
• STEM Internship 15 Days (NASC 4022) - 4.5 units
• Spatial Data Acquisition and Analysis (GEOE 2026) - 4.5 units

Rules and Notes

1. Engineers Australia (EA) requires students to achieve at least 450 hours/60 days full-time equivalent (FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies prior to graduation.
2. Upon completion of the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol in this course and complete the required assessment.
3. Students must undertake a final year project.
4. Students must complete at least 36 units with honours level outcomes.

Professional Accreditation and Recognition

This program is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and is designed to meet the requirements for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and comparable international institutions.

Program Director

AsPr Sithara Walpita Gamage

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