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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Structural) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Environmental)
BECS&BECE
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 5 years
(full-time or
part-time |
| Degree/Award: | Combined Degree |
Civil and 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 program has an emphasis on engineering problem solving and design and analysis using modern, computer-based methods. The first and second years of the program develop a knowledge of maths and science courses, with fundamental engineering and design courses. Third and fourth years include professional engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and project work within the main areas of structural, geotechnical and water engineering. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
Civil and environmental engineering is concerned with assessing and managing the effects of human activity on the natural and built environments. The goal is to do this in a sustainable manner. This ensures the provision of adequate infrastructure and natural resources for current generations, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
Environmental engineers may be involved in environmental impact assessment, water resources management, pollution control, waste management or the planning and design of engineering facilities to minimise their impact on the environment.
This program includes a core of civil engineering analysis and design, along with detailed studies in environmental science and engineering. It has a particular emphasis on water resources management and pollution control. Computer-based methods are used extensively in the program. The first two years of the program build a mathematical, scientific and engineering design foundation for the third and fourth years where studies include professional engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and project work. The program includes studies in environmental economics and environmental law.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| 2009 CSP IB | 27 |
| SATAC Code | 314881 |
| 2009 CSP TER | 80 |
| HESS group
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General |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
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| International TER | 80 |
| IB | 26 |
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $25,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
| International TER | 80 |
| IB | 26 |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
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| International TER | 80 |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $25,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1. |
| Level II |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level III |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level IV |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level V |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
* The Civil Engineering Research Project must be in the area of Structural or Geotechnical Engineering while the Environmental Engineering Research Project must be in the area of Water or Environmental Engineering. Students who are not selected for Honours will be required to complete 2 additional final year specialisation courses instead of the Research Project. |
| Specialisations |
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Students should take at least two courses from the one group. The remaining may be chosen from any group. Alternatively, students may take up to 3 units of Level II or III courses offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences. In special circumstances other combinations of specialisation courses may be acceptable but must be approved by the Head of School. At least 2 of the specialisation courses must be in the areas of Structural and/or Geotechnical Engineering and at least 2 must be in the areas o Water and/or Environmental Engineering. Students may also, with the approval of the Head of School, replace one or more specialisation courses with appropriate courses offered by other schools in the University. The specialisation courses offered by the School in any one year will depend on staff availability, and will be chosen from the following: Group I: Structural Engineering
Group II: Geotechnical Engineering
Group III: Water Engineering
Group IV: Management Engineering
Group V: Environmental Engineering
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Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009