Course

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Approved Abbreviation: BEng(Civ)


Western Sydney University Course Code: 3549.1

CRICOS Code: 041084G


Four year Engineers Australia accredited course with the key areas of Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications, Civil, Building, Environmental and Robotics and Mechatronics. The course is available in part-time mode. The development of web-based teaching material and evening offerings for some of the units makes the part-time option attractive for those who cannot attend the University full-time. The degree includes a session of industrial experience at completion of Year 3.

Study Mode
Four years full time, or part-time equivalent. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of Industrial Experience, usually between the third and fourth year of the program.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) course has obtained full accreditation from Engineers Australia.

Admission

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics and any two units of Science and any two units of English.

Recommended studies: Physics and Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2.

Course Structure

Course sequence for continuing students enrolled prior to 2005.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

14505Engineering Mathematics 1
14227Engineering Physics
300034Introduction to Professional Practice
300027Engineering Computing

Spring session

14506Engineering Mathematics 2
14401Civil and Environmental Engineering Chemistry
85002Engineering Geophysics
300063Statics and Materials

Year 2

Autumn session

14512Statistical Modelling for Engineers
300039Mechanics and Materials
85007Civil and Environmental Engineering Construction
85003Surveying for Engineers

Spring session

85006Introduction to Structural Engineering
MG102AManagement Foundations
200101Accounting Information for Managers

One elective

Year 3

Autumn session

85009Water Engineering
85012Soil Engineering
85010Structural Analysis
85251Concrete Structures (UG)

Spring session

85014Steel Structures (UG)
85008Engineering Urban Environments
85015Timber Structures (UG)
300053Professional Practice

Industrial Experience:

81999Industrial Experience (Engineering)

Year 4

Autumn session

85018Civil and Environmental Engineering Project
85017Foundations and Drainage
300036Major Investigation and Report 1

Pass / Honours Elective

Spring session

85021Environmental Engineering
300037Major Investigation and Report 2

Pass / Honours Elective

Honours Stream

An Honours stream is offered - see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and associated Guidelines for the admission criteria.

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