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Civil Engineering

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Overview

  • Step confidently into your civil engineering career with the experience, insight, and technical skills to build a better, more resilient world.
  • Engage in hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days of real-world industry experience.
  • Apply all your formal knowledge to a real-world challenge in civil engineering by completing a research project and dissertation. Whether this is the risks posed by natural disasters to structures or testing new construction materials, your project will provide insight into the profession of a civil engineer.

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the civil engineering specialisation, you may find work in construction, infrastructure, transport, government, environmental consultancies, and engineering firms, designing and managing sustainable civil engineering projects.

Specific roles may include:

  • civil engineer
  • structural engineer
  • transport engineer
  • water and wastewater engineer
  • geotechnical engineer
  • project manager (infrastructure or construction). 

Professional accreditation

This specialisation is fully accredited at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for graduate membership at the Professional Level.

What you'll study

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Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

Relevant degrees for this specialisation

Master of Professional Engineering

Take the next step toward becoming a professional engineer— this degree is designed for those with a three-year engineering degree and no work experience. With an emphasis on practical experience and industry relevant courses, you’ll become equipped with the skills to seek industry membership and pursue diverse career opportunities. 

Explore degree (Master of Professional Engineering) How to apply for the Master of Professional Engineering

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