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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) and Bachelor of Arts

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Combined Degree

Duration 5 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 314881

2011
ATAR 80.95

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  • Program Outline

    Civil & Structural engineers create and maintain much of the physical infrastructure of society while managing and conserving our natural resources. The goal is to do this in a sustainable manner. This ensures that we can provide adequate infrastructure and natural resources for current generations, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. Civil engineers are responsible for the planning, design and construction of bridges, buildings, structures, roads, water supply, dams, pipelines, sewerage treatment facilities, drainage, pollution control equipment, and coastal management facilities.

    The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is globally accepted as the program which provides most flexibility in study choices for students. The BA suits students who are interested in the big picture, finding answers to burning questions, understanding human behaviours, cultures and history, and exploring new or existing areas of study. Students specialise in areas of their choice by taking a 'major' (from one of 25 areas) and potentially a 'minor' (from a range of areas).  This study plan gives students depth of knowledge and skills in a specialised field, while having breadth of understanding in other areas.

    Regardless of their specialisation, all BA students build skills that are highly valued by a variety of employers, such as the ability to find creative solutions to problems, researching and analysing information, the capacity for lifelong learning, and effectively communicating at many levels. These attributes mean students can adapt to different challenges that they might face in their future careers, studies and daily lives.

    Students may complete the single degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Arts in five years of full-time study (with some overload). In addition to the program of study for Engineering, students complete 12 units at level I from any Humanities and Social Science discipline and a major sequence. Please contact the School of Engineering for further information.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 314881
    2011 CSP ATAR 80.95
    Adelaide Approved Score ? 80
    2011 CSP IB 27
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $8,050
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 314881

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 80
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $27,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    Mathematics and Physics. Chemistry desirable.
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    International ATAR 80
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $27,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Level I

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    *Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in Mathematics IA followed by Mathematics IB. Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics will be required to enrol in Mathematics IM, then Mathematics IA in the following semester followed by Mathematics IB in Summer Semester, in order to complete the level I Mathematics requirement. The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering.MATHS 1013MATHS 1012MATHS 1011MATHS 1013MATHS 1012MATHS 1011

    International Students
    All international students who do not have English as their first language are required to undertake the course ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL - usually in their first semester of study in Adelaide. This course will replace one of the courses in the study plan. Students will be given an individual study plan outlining when to undertake ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL and the subsequent course that will be replaced.

     

    **Level I Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Level II

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level III

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    *Level I Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Level IV

    Semester 1

    • C&ENVENG 4003A Civil & Structural Engineering Research Project Part 1 (3 units)*
    • C&ENVENG 4034 Engineering Management IV (3 units)
    • 2 x Electives (6 units)

    Semester 2

    • C&ENVENG 4003B Civil & Structural Engineering Research Project Part 2 (3 units)*
    • C&ENVENG 4068 Computer Methods of Structural Analysis & Design
    • 2 x Electives (6 units)
    *Students who are not selected for Honours will be required to complete 2 additional final year elective courses instead of the Research Project.
    Level V

    Semester 1

    • Advanced Level Arts Courses (12 units)*

    Semester 2

    • Advanced Level Arts Courses (12 units)*

    *Advanced Level Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Electives

    Structural Engineering

    Geotechnical/ Mining Engineering

    Water Engineering

    Management Engineering

    • MINING 4110 Mine Asset Management & Services (3 units)

    Students should undertake at least two electives from the Structural Engineering group, and may only undertake one 'Mining' elective in any one year. The remaining electives may be chosen from any group. Alternatively, students may take 3 units of Level II or III courses offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences. In special circumstances other combinations of elective courses may be acceptable but must be approved by the Head of School. 
  • Professional Accreditation

    The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) program is accredited by Engineers Australia.

  • Work Placement

    Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

  • Program Rules
  • Further Information

    Please direct enquiries to the Student Centre
    Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

    The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 1 Nov 2011

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