Undergraduate Program - Civil Engineering

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What is Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineers plan, design, construct and maintain a variety of structures and facilities that benefit society - from roads and skyscrapers to railways and harbours. They are also involved with the assessment of the impact of projects on the natural and social environment in which they are to be constructed.

Civil Engineers have a responsibility to produce safe, economical and environmentally sound infrastructure for the community.

Civil Engineers may work in the following engineering fields: structural, water resources, soil and rocks, transport, environmental or construction. They can work in an office environment where they investigate, plan, design and manage projects or spend their time on site, managing and supervising construction.

Civil Engineers deal with various professional and trades people. They often work interstate and overseas.

Why choose Civil Engineering at QUT?

By studying Civil Engineering at QUT, you will be recognised for professional membership in Australia and overseas, giving you more employment opportunities.

The course is well regarded in industry for producing graduates who are ready to start work in professional practice, as students are given a broad knowledge base plus specialisation in the final year.

Civil Engineering at QUT is highly regarded for its strength in teaching and research. QUT has a world reputation for research and a wealth of experience in the industry. You will work closely with staff in an innovative learning environment that involves real-world, hands-on activities, such as using specialist software to solve engineering problems.

Is Civil Engineering for you?

If you are interested in any of the following, you may enjoy a career in Civil Engineering:

• Technology and construction
• How things work
• The environment.

Other careers to consider

You may also like to consider a career in a related area, which may involve similar interests, such as

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Construction Management
• Surveying

Career outcomes

As a Civil Engineer you can work as a consulting engineer, project manager, municipal engineer, structural engineer, transport engineer, geotechnical engineer, environmental engineer or water engineer. You may gain employment in government and semigovernment
agencies, construction firms, power generating authorities, mining firms, property developers or consulting engineering firms.

After obtaining suitable experience you may also have the opportunity to establish your own consulting engineering practice. Your technical expertise will also bring career opportunities in unexpected places such as law, finance and entertainment.

Further information

Domestic enquiries Telephone: +61 7 3138 1433 Fax: +61 7 3138 1529 Email: bee.enquiries@qut.edu.au

Study options

Undergraduate Study

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction)

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