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The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering equips students with the relevant skills and knowledge to provide a range of professional civil engineering services in regional, national and international environments. The course prepares graduates for work involving the planning, design, construction and maintenance of critical civil engineering infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, pipelines, transport systems, and water supply and waste water treatment facilities.
The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer. These competencies are broadly grouped into: knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills. Students develop core theoretical knowledge and skills vital to the engineering profession and the ability to apply these in the most relevant applications.
The course is strongly focused on project engineering from first year through to the final year, with an emphasis on critical issues for modern engineers such as professional ethics, sustainability, conflict resolution and negotiation. All students undertake a full-year subject in engineering research (thesis unit) in their final year, which enables them to explore the frontiers of engineering development and contribute to new knowledge in their chosen field.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering equips students with the relevant skills and knowledge to provide a range of professional civil engineering services in regional, national and international environments. The course prepares graduates for work involving the planning, design, construction and maintenance of critical civil engineering infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, pipelines, transport systems, and water supply and waste water treatment facilities.
The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer. These competencies are broadly grouped into: knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills. Students develop core theoretical knowledge and skills vital to the engineering profession and the ability to apply these in the most relevant applications.
The course is strongly focused on project engineering from first year through to the final year, with an emphasis on critical issues for modern engineers such as professional ethics, sustainability, conflict resolution and negotiation. All students undertake a full-year subject in engineering research (thesis unit) in their final year, which enables them to explore the frontiers of engineering development and contribute to new knowledge in their chosen field.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
A maximum of the equivalent of 16 single-weighted units (192 credit credit points) of Advanced Standing may be granted to meet the requirements for accreditation of the course by Engineers Australia.
| Country | Score |
|---|---|
| Austria AMC | 3.1 |
| Bangladesh HSC | 4 |
| Brazil SSLC | 8.8 |
| Canada High School OSSD | 54 |
| Chile PSU | 6.3, overall 700-749 |
| China Gao Kao | 461 |
| Colombia CB (NAT) | 82, overall 350-400 |
| Denmark USSLE | 6.6 |
| France FB | 11.5 |
| German Abitur | 2.9 |
| Hong Kong HKDSE | 15 |
| India CBSE (best 4) | 10.0 external exam |
| India CISCE | 77 |
| India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4) | 80 in academic |
| Indonesia SMA | 8.8 |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 |
| Japan USSLC | 4.3 |
| Korea, Republic of, CSAT | 303 |
| Malaysia ICSSUEC | 74 |
| Malaysia STPM | 5 in best 3 A levels |
| Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate | 80 |
| Nepal Proficiency Certificate | 88 |
| Norway GPA | 2 |
| Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams | 83 |
| Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams | 32 |
| Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5) | 3.0 pass Eng & Math |
| Peru OCSE | 17.8 |
| Phillipines NSAT | 92 |
| Russia FCCSE | 4.5 |
| Saudi Arabia MESSLC | 88 |
| Singapore SCGCE | 16.5 |
| Spain SSSD | 8.8 |
| Spain STBPU | 7.8 |
| Sri Lanka GCE | 5 |
| Sweden SSLC | 13.6 |
| Taiwan GSAT | 57 |
| Taiwan Senior High School Certificate | 90 |
| Thailand CSE | (Matayom 6) 2.2 |
| Turkey HSD | 4.3 |
| UK Board GCE A Levels | 14 |
| USA SAT & ACT | SAT 1460, ACT 21 |
| Vietnam (in 4 subjects) | 8.8 |
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Domestic students
| Location | Session |
|---|---|
| Lismore | 1, 2 |
| Online | 1, 2 |
International students
| Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | 1, 2 | $32,000 ($4,000 per unit) | 077352F |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
Applications are not available for 2020. Please select a different year above or see Course Options for courses currently offered.
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Develop Research skills in order to be able to design plan and execute a research project with some independence. Identify all influencing factors in complex engineering problems and to think about the macro and micro ramifications. Develop cognitive and technical skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise engineering knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence. |
Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to form alternative solutions to complex problems. |
Apply ethics and judgement to complex engineering problems. |
Develop technical skills and an in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of engineering knowledge. Develop conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. |
Self manage and be resourceful and effective at developing new knowledge and applying it to engineering problems. Demonstrate computer literacy skills in both standard applications and discipline specific applications. Develop appropriate professional practice, reflection skills and engineering competencies through study and professional practice. |
Effectively communicate engineering ideas, concepts and arguments using written mediums to a variety of audiences. Verbally communicate and influence a variety of audiences including the engineering team, community and people of diverse cultural backgrounds. |
Engage with diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives with the engineering environment. |
Assessment items vary for each unit. They include numerical calculations, written reports, oral presentations and exams. The assessment tasks are based around in-class learning activities, tutorial exercises, laboratory experiments, independent research activities, and project-based scenarios. Students undertake assessment tasks both individually and within teams with other students.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes, field trips, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
This course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer. Courses accredited by Engineers Australia at this level are recognised in many different countries worldwide through the Washington Accord, an international agreement governing recognition of engineering qualifications and professional competence.
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To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering, students must complete the equivalent of 32 single-weighted units (384 credit points), comprising:
Honours
All candidates successfully completing this course will be awarded Honours. Additionally, a candidate who has reached the required standard of academic performance may, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator, be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors:
Honours merit descriptors will be determined based on a candidate’s academic record throughout the course of study, as described on the Engineering Student Centre website.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | ||
| PHY10760 - Physics and Materials | Introductory | ||
| ENO51001 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting | Introductory | ||
| ENO61001 - Computer Aided Design Applications | Introductory | ||
| Take one of the following: | |||
| MAT10001 -
Foundation Mathematics for Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway)
OR MAT10720 - Linear Algebra Mathematics Pathway Option 2 (Advanced Pathway) | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||
| ENG10757 - Applied Mechanics | Introductory | ||
| MAT71215 -
Introductory Algebra and Calculus for Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway)
OR MAT10719 - Calculus Mathematics Pathway Option 2 (Advanced Pathway) | Introductory | ||
| ENG10758 - Humanitarian Engineering Project for the No Specific Major | Introductory | ||
| ENG10758 - Humanitarian Engineering Project for the Environmental Engineering Major | Introductory | ||
| ENG51001 - Construction Site Safety and Risk Management AND ENG61002 - Environmental Sustainability in Construction for the Construction Engineering Major | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| ENG62003 - Introduction to Solid Mechanics | Intermediate | ||
| ENG72003 - Mechanics of Materials | Intermediate | ||
| GLY62001 - Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management | Intermediate | ||
| ENG61005 - Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control | Introductory | ||
| ENG61006 - Tendering for Civil Construction Projects | Introductory | ||
| MAT71003 - Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists for Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway) OR MAT10721 - Multivariate Calculus and Differential Equations Mathematics Pathway Option 2 (Advanced Pathway) | Introductory | ||
| ENG72002 - Rainfall-Runoff Modelling for the Environmental Engineering Major | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| ENG61003 - Construction Materials - Concrete | Introductory | ||
| ENG63001 - Concrete Structures Fundamentals | Advanced | ||
| ENG62002 - Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals | Intermediate | ||
| ENG72004 - Fluid Dynamics | Intermediate | ||
| ENG20007 - Engineering Computations | Intermediate | ||
| ENG62004 - Road and Pavement Design AND SUR61001 - Surveying Fundamentals for the No Specific Major | Intermediate | ||
| GLY73001 - Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics for the Environmental Engineering Major | Advanced | ||
| ENG62004 - Road and Pavement Design AND SUR61001 - Surveying Fundamentals for the Construction Engineering Major | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| ENO71001 - Engineering Modelling and Experimentation I | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| ENG30004 - Analysis and Computer Modelling of Structures | Advanced | ||
| ENG61004 - Construction Materials - Soils | Introductory | ||
| ENG63002 - Soil Mechanics Fundamentals | Advanced | ||
| ENG30010 - Traffic and Road Safety Engineering | Introductory | ||
| ENG63004 - Hydraulic Design and Modelling | Advanced | ||
| ENG61002 - Environmental Sustainability in Construction for the Environmental Engineering Major | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| ENG30005 - Design of Steel Structures | Introductory | ||
| ENG30007 - Geotechnical Engineering | Advanced | ||
| ENG30012 - Water and Wastewater Engineering | Advanced | ||
| ENG30011 - Regional and Urban Transport Planning for the No Specific Major | Introductory | ||
| AGR00215 - Water and Catchment Management for the Environmental Engineering Major | Advanced | ||
| ENG61001 - Civil Construction Planning and Compliance AND ENG62005 - Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design for the Construction Engineering Major | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 3 | |||
| ENG72005 - Engineering Modelling and Experimentation II | Intermediate | ||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| ENG40007 - Engineering Project Management and Professional Ethics | Advanced | ||
| ENG40001 - Engineering Thesis I | Advanced | Note 5 | |
| ENG83003 - Advanced Structural and Building Design for the No Specific Major | Advanced | ||
| ENG83003 - Advanced Structural and Building Design for the Construction Engineering Major | Advanced | ||
| One single-weighted unit or equivalent (12 credit points in total) from the Electives for the No Major option | |||
| ENG83003 - Advanced Structural and Building Design OR one single-weighted unit or equivalent (12 credit points in total) from the Electives for the Environmental Engineering Major | Advanced | Note 6 | |
| One single-weighted unit or equivalent (12 credit points in total) from the Electives for the Construction Engineering Major | |||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| ENG40004 - Engineering Thesis II | Advanced | Note 5 | |
| ENG40005 - Engineering Capstone Project | Advanced | Note 2, Note 3 | |
| One single-weighted unit or equivalent (12 credit points in total) from the Electives for the No Major option | |||
| ENG83001 - Engineering for Resilient Catchments and Floodplains OR one single-weighted unit or equivalent (12 credit points in total) from the Electives for the Environmental Engineering Major | Advanced | Note 6 | |
| One single-weighted unit or equivalent (12 credit points in total) from the Electives for the Construction Engineering Major | |||
| Note 1: | Half-weighted unit |
| Note 2: | Double-weighted unit |
| Note 3: | Students undertaking a major will be required by the Unit Assessor to focus on an aspect of the project that is relevant to their major, and which demonstrates advanced learning in this field. |
| Note 4: | This is a postgraduate coursework unit. Students completing this unit may request for advanced standing in SCU Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration (MEM-MBA) degree. |
| Note 5: | Students undertaking a Major must complete ENG40001 - Engineering Thesis I and ENG40004 - Engineering Thesis II in an area relevant to the Major as approved by the Course Coordinator. |
| Note 6: | For students taking the Environmental Engineering Major, you must choose ENG83001 - Engineering for Resilient Catchments and Floodplains OR ENG83003 - Advanced Structural and Building Design as one of the elective units. |
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR00215 - Water and Catchment Management | Advanced | ||
| AGT00217 - Land Degradation and Rehabilitation | Advanced | ||
| BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Advanced | ||
| BIO01230 - Principles of Coastal Resource Management | Advanced | ||
| BIO10120 - Marine Systems Science and Management | Advanced | ||
| BIO10125 - Sustainable Use of the Marine Environment | Advanced | ||
| BIO10126 - Marine Pollution | Advanced | ||
| CHE00073 - Environmental Chemistry | Intermediate | ||
| ECO00202 - Ecological Economics for Sustainable Development | Intermediate | ||
| ENI72001 - Dynamics | Intermediate | ||
| ENG62001 - Civil Construction Career Development | Intermediate | ||
| ENG63003 - The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace | Advanced | ||
| ENI72005 - Introduction to Mechanical Design and Manufacturing | Intermediate | ||
| ENI73005 - Machine Element Design | Advanced | ||
| ENI73020 - Fluids Engineering | Advanced | ||
| ENI73025 - Thermodynamics | Advanced | ||
| ENS00218 - Waste Technology | Intermediate | ||
| FOR00100 - Fire Ecology and Management | Intermediate | ||
| FOR00104 - Forest Operations | Intermediate | ||
| FOR00112 - Product Development and Marketing | Intermediate | ||
| FOR00106 - Wood Science and Utilisation | Intermediate | ||
| GLY00223 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | Intermediate | ||
| GLY30001 - Contamination Assessment and Remediation | Advanced | ||
| GLY73001 - Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics | Advanced | ||
| ISY01224 - Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis | Intermediate | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| MNG10253 - Sustainable Business Management | Advanced | ||
| MNG92100 - Strategic Asset Management | Intermediate | Note 4 | |
| PLN10001 - Rural and Regional Planning | Introductory | ||
| PLN10002 - Sustainability and Professional Ethics for Planners | Introductory | ||
| PLN20001 - Land and Development Economics | Intermediate | ||
| PLN20002 - Settlements and Urban Design | Intermediate | ||
| PLN20005 - Community Engagement | Intermediate | ||
| SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping | Introductory | ||
| SUR73001 - Drone Technology and Use | Advanced | ||
| ENG72002 - Rainfall-Runoff Modelling | Intermediate | ||
| ENG51001 - Construction Site Safety and Risk Management | Introductory | ||
| ENG61001 - Civil Construction Planning and Compliance | Introductory | ||
| ENG61002 - Environmental Sustainability in Construction | Introductory | ||
| ENG62005 - Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design | Intermediate |
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGT00217 - Land Degradation and Rehabilitation | Advanced | ||
| BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Advanced | ||
| BIO01230 - Principles of Coastal Resource Management | Advanced | ||
| BIO10120 - Marine Systems Science and Management | Advanced | ||
| BIO10125 - Sustainable Use of the Marine Environment | Advanced | ||
| BIO10126 - Marine Pollution | Advanced | ||
| CHE00073 - Environmental Chemistry | Intermediate | ||
| ECO00202 - Ecological Economics for Sustainable Development | Intermediate | ||
| ENG30011 - Regional and Urban Transport Planning | Introductory | ||
| ENG62004 - Road and Pavement Design | Intermediate | ||
| ENS00218 - Waste Technology | Intermediate | ||
| GLY30001 - Contamination Assessment and Remediation | Advanced | ||
| PLN10001 - Rural and Regional Planning | Introductory | ||
| SUR61001 - Surveying Fundamentals | Introductory |
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG62001 - Civil Construction Career Development | Intermediate | ||
| ENG63003 - The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace | Advanced | ||
| MNG92100 - Strategic Asset Management | Intermediate | Note 4 | |
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| MNG10253 - Sustainable Business Management | Advanced | ||
| AGT00217 - Land Degradation and Rehabilitation | Advanced | ||
| ECO00202 - Ecological Economics for Sustainable Development | Intermediate | ||
| ENG30011 - Regional and Urban Transport Planning | Introductory | ||
| GLY00223 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | Intermediate | ||
| GLY30001 - Contamination Assessment and Remediation | Advanced | ||
| ISY01224 - Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis | Intermediate | ||
| PLN20001 - Land and Development Economics | Intermediate | ||
| PLN20002 - Settlements and Urban Design | Intermediate | ||
| SUR73001 - Drone Technology and Use | Advanced | ||
| ENG10758 - Humanitarian Projects | Introductory |