Develop your fundamental knowledge of all sub-disciplines of civil engineering.
You'll be well placed to solve and manage engineering problems across the natural and built environments, including building design, dams and flood protection systems, analysis and design of earth structures and foundations, transport system design and analysis, and pollution management.
This expertise will position you to immediately contribute to traditional and new projects right across the civil engineering profession.
Specialisations
To study this major, you'll have to choose an engineering specialisation first. The general civil engineering major is available to study within the civil engineering specialisation.
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 engineer
Early-career salary
Civil Engineer
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Late-career salary
Civil Engineer
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“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.”
Steven EttemaGraduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
“The St Lucia campus offers so much in terms of sporting ovals, libraries, study spaces, and access to world leading research and collaboration facilities. Some of my fondest memories include getting involved in the many sports and clubs that UQ has to offer and making lifelong friends along the way.”
Daniel QuickBachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
“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.”
Charlotte LevyCurrent student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
“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.”
Steven EttemaGraduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
“The St Lucia campus offers so much in terms of sporting ovals, libraries, study spaces, and access to world leading research and collaboration facilities. Some of my fondest memories include getting involved in the many sports and clubs that UQ has to offer and making lifelong friends along the way.”
Daniel QuickBachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
“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.”
Charlotte LevyCurrent student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
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How you'll learn
In 2022, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
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:
- Structural and Steel Design
- Ocean, Coastal and Estuarine Engineering
- Groundwater Modelling and Management
- Sustainable Infrastructure Design
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