Key Program - Construction
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3114.1
Related Courses
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3689.1
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Bachelor of Engineering
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3689.2
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Bachelor of Engineering
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The Construction Key Program consists of core subjects in structural engineering, project management and construction technologies. Graduates will work in the fields of construction, structural design, and project management. Career opportunities include those in the private or public sector on projects covering highways, airports, and residential & commercial buildings.
Key Program
Structure
Full-time - Autumn Intake
Year 2
Autumn session
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300738
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Surveying for Engineers
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Spring session
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300984
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Pavement Materials and Design
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300733
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Introduction to Structural Engineering
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Year 3
Autumn session
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300736
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Concrete Structures (UG)
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And one Alternate unit
Spring session
And one Alternate unit
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
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300798
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Sustainability and Risk Engineering
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And one Alternate unit
And one elective unit
*Elective units must be level 2 or higher (an exception applies for students completing Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary unit)
Spring session
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301001
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Engineering Geomechanics
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And one Alternate unit
And two elective units
*Elective units must be level 2 or higher (an exception applies for students completing Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary unit)
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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Year 4 (Honours stream)
Autumn session
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300798
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Sustainability and Risk Engineering
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300973
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Engineering Thesis 1: Preliminary Investigations
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From Autumn 2021 students are advised to take 301245 Final Year Project 1 instead of 300973 Engineering Thesis 1: Preliminary Investigations
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301245
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Final Year Project 1 (UG Engineering)
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And one Alternate unit
Spring session
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301001
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Engineering Geomechanics
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300974
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Engineering Thesis 2: Detailed Investigations
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From Autumn 2021 students are advised to take 301246 Final Year Project 2 instead of 300974 Engineering Thesis 2: Detailed Investigations
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301246
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Final Year Project 2 (UG Engineering)
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And one Alternate unit
And one elective unit
*Elective units must be level 2 or higher (an exception applies for students completing Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary unit)
Alternate Units
Alternate units may be used to complete one of the Specialisation sub-majors listed below.
For Construction Economics
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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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Specialisation Sub-majors
Optional Elective
The following unit is an optional elective unit offered to students who are engaged in a School approved project. This unit can be taken during the third year of this course, however, permission is required to enrol in the unit.
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301089
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Special Technical Project
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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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Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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