Undergraduate Program - Civil and Construction Engineering

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What is Civil and Construction Engineering? Why chose Civil and Construction Enginering at QUT? Is Civil and Construction engineering for you? Other careers to consider Career outcomes Further information Study options

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What is Civil and Construction Engineering?

Civil and Construction Engineering is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that combines civil engineering with construction management. Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain a variety of structures and facilities and construction managers are responsible for coordinating the construction of large building projects.

The range of work undertaken by civil and construction companies ranges from residential land development through earthworks, tunnels, road and dams to airports, marine facilities, major bridges and complex buildings.

Why chose Civil and Construction Enginering at QUT?

You will be exposed to ideas and experience of lecturers and industry professionals. Our academic staff are industry experienced and are also members of international networks and collaborative research project groups. You will have the opportunity to work with other students and staff in the student-run laboratory classes and on real-world projects which will enhance your knowledge and develop your problem solving skills.

QUT also gives you real engineering experiences through the industrial experience course component, making you work-ready and giving you the employment edge. At the end of your study, you can be recognised with provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA ).

Is Civil and Construction engineering for you?

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

• Technical and engineering activities
• Solving problems
• The environment
• Construction industry

Other careers to consider

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

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Civil and Environmental Management Engineering

Career outcomes

Civil and Construction Engineering is suited to people attracted to the intellectual rigour of engineering and the challenge of converting design into physical reality.

As a Civil and Construction Engineering graduate you may be employed by civil construction companies and government departments. Commercial and legal studies equip graduates to progress through the management structures of these organisations or to establish companies of their own. The worldwide trend towards design and construction being undertaken within one organisation acts to advantage engineers competent in both.

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 and Construction)

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