Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)

Make structures safe

As a structural engineer you could design, consult or assess structures ‒ from buildings and bridges to tunnels and roadways ‒ to ensure they are safe, efficient and fit for purpose.

Keep water safe and clean

Understanding the mechanics and chemistry of water in both built and natural environment to help provide clean water, dispose of waste water and mitigate the damaging effects of floods.

Ensure strong foundations

Specialise in geotechnical engineering and investigate, evaluate and design the interactions between manmade structures and the geology that supports them.

Professional recognition

Engineers Australia is the accrediting body. Provisional accreditation is being sought in 2022, the first year in which the course is offered. Full accreditation requires five graduates from the course and as such cannot take place until after the first cohort have completed their studies.

• Accrediting Body: Engineers Australia
• Requirements for graduates to practice: N/A
• Start and End Date of Accreditation: TBC
• Accreditation Status: Pre-accreditory
• Potential Impact on Students if Conditional etc: N/A
• Post conferral of award practice registration or additional study requirements of graduates: To be recognised as a Registered Professional Engineer students must undergo a registration process approximately 5 years after graduation. Completion of an Australian accredited engineering qualification (or internationally recognised equivalent) is a requirement.

Open enrolment subjects

Higher education via OUA

Higher education

Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a credit Grad Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies

OR

A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian university of an accredited provider demonstrating a credit Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

OR

Completion of Diploma of General Studies from Charles Sturt Pathway Course and Completion of Maths Skills 3 - Advanced B from Charles Sturt Study Link.

Secondary education

A completed Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) with at least the minimum required ATAR (including adjustment factors).

VET studies

A completed relevant AQF Diploma or higher level qualification. Mature aged students with construction trades are encouraged to apply. Other life experiences are also valued.

On campus requirements

Students will complete the first 18 months of their degree face-to-face on campus, followed by one year of paid work placements in industry and another 18 months face-to-face on campus (co-op program). Students develop a portfolio continuously throughout the course, with periodic presentations to demonstrate their progress towards the course objectives. The course concludes with a capstone thesis that requires the students to enhance their research skills by working in a research project to develop an appropriate research strategy.

Practicum placement

ENG 281

Cadetship 200 hours

This subject is undertaken concurrently with a student's junior cadet placement. The student shall draw on their experiences from their work placement to complete the assessment tasks of this subject. The duration of the Workplace Learning, as outlined above, is 1500 hours over the course of 12 months.

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. 

Take your engineering career to the next level with the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) at Charles Sturt University. This engineering degree is your perfect opportunity to construct an engineering qualification that works for you.

Combining project-based learning and the convenience of studying micro-subjects with 12 months of paid work experience, this four-year engineering degree really builds your knowledge and confidence.

This course is eligible for the Transgrid Civil Engineering Scholarship. The scholarship will support 100 Charles Sturt engineering students with $20,000 each over four years. All students applying to study this course are encouraged to apply for these scholarships and the funds can be spent however it's needed - whether that's the costs associated with your study, living expenses or learning resources.

Recommended Study Pattern

Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Study Link subject Maths Skills 3 – Advanced B (SSS075) prior to commencing their first study session. The course consists of fifteen core subjects and one elective (approved by the Course Director)

Core Subjects

ENG160 Engineering Challenge 0 (2)

ENG161 Engineering Challenge 1 (14)

ENG162 Engineering Challenge 2 (14)

ENG171 Civil Engineering Topic Tree - Introductory (12)

ENG173 Civil Engineering Topic Tree - Student Engineer (36)

ENG181 Performance Planning and Review - Student Engineer (4)

ENG261 Engineering Challenge 3 (14)

ENG273 Civil Engineering Topic Tree - Junior Cadet Engineer (24)

ENG281 Performance Planning and Review - Junior Cadet (6)

ENG290 Engineering Portfolio - Junior Cadet (28)

ENG362 Engineering Challenge 4 (14)

ENG375 Civil Engineering Topic Tree - Bachelor of Engineering 1 (24)

ENG475 Civil Engineering Topic Tree - Bachelor of Engineering 2 (24)

ENG482 Performance Planning & Review - Bachelor of Engineering (4)

ENG498 Bachelor of Engineering Capstone Thesis (28)

Elective set - Credit Points: 8

Students choose a relevant unrestricted elective approved by the Course Director. This will be an undergraduate subject offered by Charles Sturt University provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met.

Elective - Credit Points: 8

XUN008 Unrestricted elective (8)

Award Requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.