As a civil engineer, you’ll play a vital role in developing more sustainable solutions for our future cities, including more resilient infrastructure, new modes of transport, better waste recycling, and more efficient water and electricity use.
'One of my favourite projects was developing a plan for a hydroelectric dam. Sustainability underpinned our entire design process and materials. I learned what it takes to develop a dam that minimises the ecological impact on plants and animals, and how engineers create environments that allow humans and nature to co-exist. My civil engineering course not only equipped me with knowledge but also fostered the skills and adaptability needed for success in a rapidly changing world.'
Nicholas English, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) Facade Engineer, Bligh Tanner
Onsite experience
‘QUT positioned me well for my role in the construction engineering industry. From the very first semester when designing and building a crane, there was a big push from our teachers to ensure the design was as minimal as possible. Adding constructability restrictions enabled us to think outside the box and deliver a solution that was fit for purpose. During every honours subject, we were required to pursue a minimalistic design to reach the safest results - ensuring waste and over-designing was reduced. These values help me on a daily basis onsite with the Cross River Rail Project.'
Zachary Dobson Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Indigenous Australian women in engineering
Indigenous Australian students Kiah Faiva and Montanna Homosi are on their way to building dream careers in engineering and want to see other women follow their passion for the field.
Young Professional Engineer of the Year (QLD) 2022 – Engineers Australia
Brody is the youngest known person to acquire both a PhD and chartership in the civil engineering field in Australia and has presented his research internationally.
'My goal is to try and incorporate as much of the sustainable outcomes from my PhD research – looking at recycled materials in pavements – as I can into real-world large infrastructure projects.'
Real-word connections
‘One of the things I really appreciated about QUT was lecturers were able to connect what we learnt in class with the real world. This made the transition from student to professional easier. Through the connections I built, I found the opportunity to work overseas. Having a strong professional network early in my career made a big difference.’
Xavier Harmony Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Explore your options
'When I started studying, I was impressed by the number of sub-disciplines within the Civil Engineering major. I discovered my love for transport engineering during my first transport related class and have never looked back.'
Hayley Waller Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
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Sustainable thinking
'One of my favourite projects was developing a plan for a hydroelectric dam. Sustainability underpinned our entire design process and materials. I learned what it takes to develop a dam that minimises the ecological impact on plants and animals, and how engineers create environments that allow humans and nature to co-exist. My civil engineering course not only equipped me with knowledge but also fostered the skills and adaptability needed for success in a rapidly changing world.'
Nicholas English, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) Facade Engineer, Bligh Tanner
Onsite experience
‘QUT positioned me well for my role in the construction engineering industry. From the very first semester when designing and building a crane, there was a big push from our teachers to ensure the design was as minimal as possible. Adding constructability restrictions enabled us to think outside the box and deliver a solution that was fit for purpose. During every honours subject, we were required to pursue a minimalistic design to reach the safest results - ensuring waste and over-designing was reduced. These values help me on a daily basis onsite with the Cross River Rail Project.'
Zachary Dobson Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Indigenous Australian women in engineering
Indigenous Australian students Kiah Faiva and Montanna Homosi are on their way to building dream careers in engineering and want to see other women follow their passion for the field.
Young Professional Engineer of the Year (QLD) 2022 – Engineers Australia
Brody is the youngest known person to acquire both a PhD and chartership in the civil engineering field in Australia and has presented his research internationally.
'My goal is to try and incorporate as much of the sustainable outcomes from my PhD research – looking at recycled materials in pavements – as I can into real-world large infrastructure projects.'
Real-word connections
‘One of the things I really appreciated about QUT was lecturers were able to connect what we learnt in class with the real world. This made the transition from student to professional easier. Through the connections I built, I found the opportunity to work overseas. Having a strong professional network early in my career made a big difference.’
Xavier Harmony Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Explore your options
'When I started studying, I was impressed by the number of sub-disciplines within the Civil Engineering major. I discovered my love for transport engineering during my first transport related class and have never looked back.'
Hayley Waller Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Working together to solve problems
'My favourite part of engineering is when we do our practical work or build objects. This part is fun, as we not only gain a practical understanding of the material and its applicability in the construction industry, but we get to work with other students. The collaboration between other undergraduates is exciting because you are working together to complete the experiment, and you all are going through the same problems. So, when you complete the task you all celebrate together.'
Zedidiah (Zedd) Kiwai Engineering and architecture student from Papua New Guinea
'When I started studying, I was impressed by the number of sub-disciplines within the Civil Engineering major. I discovered my love for transport engineering during my first transport related class and have never looked back.'
Hayley Waller Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Sustainable thinking
'One of my favourite projects was developing a plan for a hydroelectric dam. Sustainability underpinned our entire design process and materials. I learned what it takes to develop a dam that minimises the ecological impact on plants and animals, and how engineers create environments that allow humans and nature to co-exist. My civil engineering course not only equipped me with knowledge but also fostered the skills and adaptability needed for success in a rapidly changing world.'
Nicholas English, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) Facade Engineer, Bligh Tanner
Real-word connections
‘One of the things I really appreciated about QUT was lecturers were able to connect what we learnt in class with the real world. This made the transition from student to professional easier. Through the connections I built, I found the opportunity to work overseas. Having a strong professional network early in my career made a big difference.’
Xavier Harmony Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Industry relevant courses
‘While at university I was offered employment as an undergraduate civil design engineer and an undergraduate fly-in fly-out site engineer. I was working in two very different fields but QUT really prepared me for the challenges of each role.’
Genevieve De Michele
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Highlights
Help mitigate disasters and increase the resilience of essential infrastructure, from roads and busways, to bridges and buildings.
Learn environmentally sustainable design working in multidisciplinary teams to achieve balanced solutions on social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes.
Learn from experts in structural health monitoring, bushfire mitigation, safety engineering, and more.
QUT is the only university in Queensland that offers a double degree in architecture and civil engineering. Choose a second major or a double degree and expand your employment opportunities.
Gain professional accreditation from Engineers Australia, which will enable you to practice in Australia and overseas.
Highlights
Apply engineering principles to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges and to meet our future society’s needs.
Help mitigate disasters and increase the resilience of essential infrastructure, from roads and busways, to bridges and buildings.
Learn from experts in structural health monitoring, bushfire mitigation, safety engineering, and more.
Choose a second major or a double degree and expand your employment opportunities.
Graduate eligible for Engineers Australia (EA) membership and with a highly regarded and internationally-recognised qualification.
The demand for civil engineers is the highest among all engineering professions, which includes civil, geotechnical, structural and transport engineers. (Australian Engineering Labour Market Overview, Engineers Australia, 2024)
With a strong focus on disaster resilience and disaster management, this course will teach you how to design safe, economical and environmentally sound infrastructure for the community, and adapt our cities and structures to meet environmental challenges.
You’ll develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, learning from experienced engineers who are leaders in their fields.
You’ll then apply what you learn through exclusive work placements and projects with leading companies such as Arup, BMD and Jacobs, and with our government partners.
Choose a second major or a double degree in architecture, business or built environment and graduate with a diverse portfolio of skills that will maximise your career opportunities. QUT is the only university in Queensland that offers a double degree in architecture and engineering.
You’ll graduate with an internationally recognised Honours qualification with the practical skills and experience that will give you a competitive advantage in your future career.
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What to expect
Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain a variety of structures and facilities that benefit society—from roads and busways to bridges and buildings. They are also involved with the assessment of the impact of projects on the natural and social environment. Civil engineers have a responsibility to produce safe, economical and environmentally sound infrastructure for the community.
Explore your options
Your engineering degree features common units in the first year that combine broad foundation principles with a wide range of major choices, giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and it is a core component for all engineering students. WIL allows you to graduate with a portfolio of professional skills that provides evidence of your professional competencies.
You are required to complete 60 days (equivalent to 450 hours) of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
With a civil engineering degree, you can work in diverse roles in a range of industries, including as a consulting engineer, project manager, municipal engineer, structural engineer, transport engineer, geotechnical engineer or water engineer.
You might work for government or semi-government agencies, construction firms, power generating authorities, mining firms, or property development or consulting engineering firms, or you might choose to establish your own consulting engineering practice.
As a civil engineer, you’ll play a vital role in developing more sustainable solutions for our future cities, including more resilient infrastructure, new modes of transport, better waste recycling, and more efficient water and electricity use.
Professional recognition
QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) is accredited by Engineers Australia. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving QUT graduates more career opportunities overseas.
Possible careers
Civil engineer
Construction engineer
Environmental engineer
Geotechnical engineer
Project manager
Structural engineer
Transport engineer
Transport modeller
Water engineer
Details and units
Engineering (Honours)
Your QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree consists of 32 units (384 credit points) arranged as follows:
(a) Core units (96 credit points) consisting of:
60 credit points of First Year units:
Three core engineering units (36 credit points)
An introductory unit in engineering mathematics (12 credit points), chosen from a list of two units depending on the student's mathematical preparedness
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12 credit points)
And 36 credit points of Honours units:
Research Methods (12 credit points)
Project (24 credit points)
(b) A Major (216 credit points) consisting of:
Eleven bachelor-level major units in the major (132 credit points)
Five advanced Honours-level units in the major (60 credit points)
An Engineering Minor (a 4-unit sets of 48 credit points) from the options for your chosen Major
(d) Four QUT You units (24 credit points) of your choice.
Engineering (Honours)
Your QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree consists of 32 units (384 credit points) arranged as follows:
(a) Core units (96 credit points) consisting of:
60 credit points of First Year units:
Three core engineering units (36 credit points)
An introductory unit in engineering mathematics (12 credit points), chosen from a list of two units depending on the student's mathematical preparedness
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12 credit points)
And 36 credit points of Honours units:
Research Methods (12 credit points)
Project (24 credit points)
(b) A Major (216 credit points) consisting of:
Eleven bachelor-level major units in the major (132 credit points)
Five advanced Honours-level units in the major (60 credit points)
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
If you dont think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diploma in Engineering
QUT College Diploma in Engineering graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student.
If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.
Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld courses you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive
1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student if you complete the advanced diploma
Up to 1.5 years (144 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2.5 to 3 years as a full-time student if you complete the associate degree
More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 82.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
Excluding adjustments
Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
99.55
Selection rank
99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
83.65
Selection rank
88.00
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
71.50
Selection rank
80.00
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 82.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Please select a country
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall
6.5
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall
176
Listening
169
Reading
169
Writing
169
Speaking
169
PTE Academic
Overall
58
Listening
50
Reading
50
Writing
50
Speaking
50
TOEFL iBT
Overall
79
Listening
16
Reading
16
Writing
21
Speaking
18
English Test
Overall
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
6.5
6
6
6
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
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