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As a civil engineer, you'll be an expert in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of major infrastructure and built environments.
Civil engineers work on everything from buildings, bridges, roads and harbours to dams, airports, utility supply and public health, and create beautiful and sustainable facilities that are designed to meet the needs of society.
Civil engineers understand how natural phenomena behave and solve environmental and technical problems relating to how water flows, how waves break, how rivers can be controlled, how rainfall and wind effects can be measured, and how buildings can resist loads.
In this major, you can study in areas including structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, transportation engineering, geomechanics, hydrology, construction, coastal engineering and economics.
Career paths lead to employment in private industry, commonwealth, state and local government, consulting engineering firms, construction companies, mining companies and research establishments.
Be in demand
- Unleash your creative vision and gain the specialised skills you need to design and build a world that is beautiful, functional and sustainable
- With highly experienced academic staff who are leaders in their fields, you will have access to the latest knowledge and some of the most innovative thinkers in the industry.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Civil engineer
- Structural engineer
- Project engineer
- Transport engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- Coastal engineer
- Design manager
Average annual salary range
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- Overseas study
- Research experience
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What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics
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