Key Program - Construction
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3136.1
Related Courses
3740.1
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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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
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programs have a common first year structure.
Students choose their key program at the end of first year. Construction engineering students will undertake the units listed below.
Full-time Autumn Intake
Year 2
Autumn session
300738
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Surveying for Engineers
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Spring session
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
300736
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Concrete Structures (UG)
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And one Alternate unit
Spring session
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)
Industrial Experience
300741
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Industrial Experience (Engineering)
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Year 4
Autumn session
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
301245
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Final Year Project 1 (UG Engineering)
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And one Alternate unit
Spring session
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
301246
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Final Year Project 2 (UG Engineering)
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And one Alternate unit
Alternate Units
Alternate units may be used to complete one of the Specialisation sub-majors listed below.
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 Electives
301158
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Modern Construction Enterprises
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301159
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Modern Construction Projects
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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.
301089
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Special Technical Project
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