In civil engineering you will study how to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure such as buildings, dams, airports and transport networks. You will also learn how to protect and improve the natural environment while meeting the changing needs of society.
The civil engineering specialisation enables you to develop technical skills in building materials, the design of structures, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, fire safety and transport systems.
This is complemented with an understanding of natural systems and the analysis techniques used to examine how both the built and natural environments perform and adapt to environmental challenges such as climate change and associated shifts in rainfall, wind, flooding and natural disasters, as well as future population needs.
With a focus on applying engineering expertise to develop practical solutions, combined with regular interactions with the civil engineering industry and world-class academic staff, you will gain the knowledge, skills and industry links that will enable you to immediately contribute to the engineering profession.
Tailor your specialisation in civil engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Civil engineering offers these options:
Majors
- Environmental engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Mining engineering
- Structural engineering
- Transport engineering or
- Water and marine engineering
Minors
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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The engineering courses at UQ are great, from the diverse range of courses offered, the resources available (such as tutors and the first year learning centre) to the research centres. My experiences abroad on exchange are memories I will keep forever.
I really enjoyed civil engineering for the range of things you were able to design - such as bridges, building water ways, foundations - and the different approaches to technical analysis for each of them.
The engineering courses at UQ are great, from the diverse range of courses offered, the resources available (such as tutors and the first year learning centre) to the research centres. My experiences abroad on exchange are memories I will keep forever.
I really enjoyed civil engineering for the range of things you were able to design - such as bridges, building water ways, foundations - and the different approaches to technical analysis for each of them.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Environmental Issues and Sustainability in Engineering
- Environmental Fluid Mechanics
- Structural Mechanics
- Integrated Structural Design
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