Key Program - Construction
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3026.1
Related Courses
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3621.6
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Bachelor of Engineering
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3621.7
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Bachelor of Engineering
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The Construction Key Program consisits of core subjects in structural engineering, project management and construction technologies. Graduates will work in the fields of construction, structural design, project management, quantity surveying and estimation. Career opportunities include those in the private or public sector on projects covering roads, bridges, airports, and residential and commercial buildings.
Key Program
Structure
Full time - Autumn intake
Year 2
Autumn session
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300482
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Engineering Geology and Concrete Materials
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Spring session
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300733
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Introduction to Structural Engineering
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Note: Students are advised to enrol in unit 200571 Management Dynamics in place of MG102A Management Foundations.
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300738
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Surveying for Engineers
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Year 3
Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session
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300736
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Concrete Structures (UG)
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And one elective
Industrial Experience
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300741
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Industrial Experience (Engineering)
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Year 4 (Non-Honours stream)
Autumn session
Please note: Students must enrol in 300483 Engineering Project in both Autumn and Spring sessions.
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200471
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Construction Technology 5 (Envelope)
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300488
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Numerical Methods in Engineering
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And one elective
Spring session
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300725
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Construction Technology 6 (Services)
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And one elective
Honours Stream
An Honours stream is offered - see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and associated College Guidelines for the admission criteria.
Policies Website
Year 4 (Honours stream)
Autumn session
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300488
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Numerical Methods in Engineering
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And one elective
From Autumn 2021 students are advised to take 301245 Final Year Project 1 and one Alternate Unit from the list below instead of 300675.
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301245
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Final Year Project 1 (UG Engineering)
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Spring session
And one elective
Students who complete 301245 in the Spring session from 2020 or Autumn session from 2021 onwards, are advised to select 301246 Final Year Project 2 and one Alternate unit to replace 300675 in their second semester for Honours.
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301246
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Final Year Project 2 (UG Engineering)
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Alternate Units
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200503
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Construction Information Systems
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300748
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Quality and Value Management
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Full-time - Spring intake
Year 1
Spring session
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200237
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Mathematics for Engineers 1
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300463
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Fundamentals of Mechanics
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300021
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Electrical Fundamentals
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300462
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Engineering and Design Concepts
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Autumn session
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200238
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Mathematics for Engineers 2
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300674
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Engineering, Design and Construction Practice
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Year 2
Spring session
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300733
|
Introduction to Structural Engineering
|
Note: Students are advised to enrol in unit 200571 Management Dynamics in place of MG102A Management Foundations.
|
300738
|
Surveying for Engineers
|
Autumn session
|
300482
|
Engineering Geology and Concrete Materials
|
Year 3
Spring session
|
300736
|
Concrete Structures (UG)
|
And one elective
Autumn session
And one elective
Industrial Experience
|
300741
|
Industrial Experience (Engineering)
|
Year 4 (Non-Honours stream)
Spring session
Please note: Students must enrol in 300483 Engineering Project in both Spring and Autumn sessions.
|
300725
|
Construction Technology 6 (Services)
|
And one elective
Autumn session
|
200471
|
Construction Technology 5 (Envelope)
|
|
300488
|
Numerical Methods in Engineering
|
And one elective
Honours Stream
An Honours stream is offered - see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and associated College Guidelines for the admission criteria.
Policies Website
Year 4 (Honours stream)
Spring session
And one elective
From Spring 2020 students are advised to take 301245 Final Year Project 1 and one Alternate Unit from the list below instead of 300675.
|
301245
|
Final Year Project 1 (UG Engineering)
|
Autumn session
|
300488
|
Numerical Methods in Engineering
|
And one elective
From Autumn 2021 students are advised to take 301246 Final Year Project 2 and one Alternate Unit from the list below instead of 300675.
|
301246
|
Final Year Project 2 (UG Engineering)
|
Alternate Units
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200503
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Construction Information Systems
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300748
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Quality and Value Management
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Elective Units
Although students may choose any unit offered by the University as an elective, it is recommended that electives are chosen from the following list.
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300748
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Quality and Value Management
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300722
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Building Regulations Studies
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200482
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Construction in Practice 1
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200484
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Construction in Practice 3
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300486
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Infrastructure Engineering
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200471
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Construction Technology 5 (Envelope)
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300725
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Construction Technology 6 (Services)
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Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
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