Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) (Pathway to Master of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure))
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
LHMI
SATAC Code
434006 (Packaged)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 72.00 (for 2025)
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Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Methods
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Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or
- Complete the Associate Degree in Engineering at the University of South Australia
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math MethodsAssumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
Students can apply for this program using the Application to Change Program form after successfully completing one semester of study at UniSA.
Aim
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) uses an industry focused, project-based teaching
and learning approach to develop professional structural engineers who are well prepared to work in diverse,
interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.
and learning approach to develop professional structural engineers who are well prepared to work in diverse,
interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.
Content & Structure
The program consists of a common first year across all Engineering disciplines. The first two years of the
program provide an introduction to the main areas available in civil engineering, a broad base in engineering,
science, and maths, as well as other skills such as design, problem solving, team work and communication that
are essential for professional practice as an engineer. In third year students focus in detail on structural, water
and geotechnical engineering - and their interaction with the environment. Third year continues the professional
practice development through a focus on business management knowledge required by engineers. Half of fourth
year is devoted to major projects, both design and research, with the remainder being specialist courses and one
civil engineering elective. Work-integrated learning is facilitated through the UniSA STEM Professional Practice
Program, requiring students to gain at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of skills and competencies through a range
of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking
and events. Industry internship options are also available.
program provide an introduction to the main areas available in civil engineering, a broad base in engineering,
science, and maths, as well as other skills such as design, problem solving, team work and communication that
are essential for professional practice as an engineer. In third year students focus in detail on structural, water
and geotechnical engineering - and their interaction with the environment. Third year continues the professional
practice development through a focus on business management knowledge required by engineers. Half of fourth
year is devoted to major projects, both design and research, with the remainder being specialist courses and one
civil engineering elective. Work-integrated learning is facilitated through the UniSA STEM Professional Practice
Program, requiring students to gain at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of skills and competencies through a range
of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking
and events. Industry internship options are also available.
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