Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

The civil engineer's job is to solve problems relating to the infrastructure of modern society, and to consider the environmental impact, efficiency and cost effectiveness of this infrastructure. For example, civil engineers may be involved in establishing whether or not a building design is safe, or may inspect and analyse a dam wall to see if it is structurally sound. Civil engineers enjoy excellent career prospects as they are involved in so many facets of everyday life and its associated infrastructure.

Engineering at the University of Newcastle was ranked among the 100 best engineering faculties in the world. Civil engineering graduates currently find employment immediately after finishing their program. In fact, most of them find professional employment even before they graduate. There are some civil engineering companies which prefer Newcastle graduates to other applicants. The starting salary for our civil engineering graduates is one of the highest in the country. Our graduates constantly express the high level of satisfaction with the program.

Civil engineers find employment in consultancy practices, private industry, or government bodies, locally and overseas. They work in design offices, construction or field sites and in various areas of specialisation such as structural, geotechnical or water engineering.

Current Australian Year 12 Students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on:

• Previous Year 12 studies and/or
• Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or
• Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.

International Students

International students currently undertaking:

• an Australian Year 12 in Australia
• an Australian Year 12 outside Australia
• an International Baccalaureat (IB) in Australia

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

All other international students:

Apply direct to International Admissions. Entry based on overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications, as well as satisfying English language requirement.

There are no prerequisite courses but it is assumed that students will have studied Mathematics (Band 5) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage. Applicants who have achieved less than Mathematics Band 5 or have not completed a science related subject may be admitted to the program but may need additional study and/or assistance to successfully complete the requirements of the program.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above).

Credit transfer agreements with TAFE NSW and other education providers are under continuous negotiation. For more information about articulation arrangements please see the University's website, at www.newcastle.edu.au/credit/

Honours are embedded in the BE and based on outstanding performance throughout the duration of the program. Honours grades in the Bachelor of Engineering degree will normally be awarded by Faculty Board on the basis of a graduating student's performance in the program as a whole, as measured by the WAM according to the following schedule:

Minimum WAM = Honours

77 = Class I.

72 = Class II Division 1.

67 = Class II Division 2.

50-66 = Pass Degree.

A Head of School may recommend to Faculty Board that a grade of Honours be awarded to a student who has achieved a WAM of other than indicated above or that Honours not be awarded to a particular student. In such a case Faculty Board may either make an award of Honours in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of School or in accordance with the schedule detailed above.

Requirements for qualification for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the Faculty Board. Students are encouraged to obtain and to report on a substantial block of this experience at one time but several shorter periods not less than 2 weeks duration will be accepted.

Further information on industrial experience is available at:

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/for-students/industrial-experience/

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia, and other affiliated international organisations.

Standard University policy for entry.

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or a visual impairment will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the Faculty to discuss the issue.

The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Students are required to undertake 20 units of general electives during the course of their program. A list of suggested electives that civil engineering students may find useful as an extension of their current program is provided at:http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment/PDFs/BEngineeringCivil_SuggestedElectives.pdf

The Civil Engineering program is a 4 year program comprising 320 units. The program is available at Callaghan Campus, however students do have the option of undertaking their first year at Ourimbah Campus, (with the remaining three years to be undertaken at Callaghan Campus). It provides students with a sound understanding of the scientific fundamentals that underpin civil engineering as well as current engineering practice. Students develop skills in the design of infrastructure projects. The program offers a multi-disciplinary perspective, meaning that issues such as efficiency, cost effectiveness and environmental impact are considered as part of these engineering projects.

Students wishing to undertake the program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.

As programs are regularly reviewed and updated some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, and which may require transition arrangements. Students affected by changes to the program or experiencing transition problems are advised to check existing arrangements at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment/PDFs/Transition_Arrangements/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).pdf and then consult with the Program Convenor or Student Hub for further information.