Course overview
Civil and environmental engineers play a critical role in improving the way we live. They create efficient buildings and infrastructure, design solutions to protect soil and water from contamination, plan waste and pollution control, and ensure the availability of resource recovery systems.
In this course, you’ll build knowledge in civil engineering, pollution control, transport, renewable energy, environmental analysis, ecology and physicochemical processes. You’ll understand the social, political and legal aspects of environmental planning and management, giving you the skills you need for a successful career in civil and environmental engineering.
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Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Civil engineering consulting, environmental consulting, water treatment, waste and soil remediation, energy industries, local councils and state/federal government agencies, catchment management authorities and international development organisations.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord.
Other Information
Practical experience
All students are required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks work experience. Students in the Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice undertake 2 x 6-month Work Integrated Learning internships in year 2 and year 4 which integrates theory with practice.
Fees and charges
Refer to UTS current fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
Civil engineering, construction materials, environmental planning and law, green technologies, geotechnics, pollution and waste management, project management, renewable energy, steel/concrete/timber design, structural analysis, surveying, transport, water and environmental design.
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
28-30Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- CityNSW