Overview
This innovative program extends the current Civil Engineering bachelor degree by the inclusion of a stream of courses in Architecture from the Faculty of the Built Environment. Civil Engineers essentially engineer and manage the infrastructure of our built environment including buildings, bridges, roads and highways, tunnels, airfields, dams, ports and … For more content click the Read More button below.
The Civil Engineering with Architecture program provides for an appreciation of architectural principles and an understanding of both the architect's role in construction and the interaction between architects and engineers. The ultimate aim is to help students become conceptual thinkers, inspired by beautiful creations to build even better ones, to develop an appreciation for beauty with the mathematical ability to challenge the traditional boundaries of structural design. Students graduating from this degree will be well qualified to collaborate with architects and other professionals in the built environment to produce integrated and sustainable design. Creativity and inventiveness are the key attributes of this program.
In the final year of the program students may elect to major in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transport engineering, water engineering or engineering construction and management.
This program can be taken on a four-year full-time basis or on a part-time basis subject to the approval of the Head of School. Intending part-time students are advised that all courses are offered only in the daytime.
Learning Outcomes
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Ability to work in multi-disciplinary groups involving engineers and architects.
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Appreciation of architectural principles and an understanding of both the architect's role in construction and the interaction between architects and engineers.
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To become conceptual thinkers, inspired by beautiful creations to build even better ones, to develop an appreciation for beauty with the mathematical ability to challenge the traditional boundaries of structural design.
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Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
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Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
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Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
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In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
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Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
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Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
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Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
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Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
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Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
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Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
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Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
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Professional use and management of information.
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Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
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Effective team membership and team leadership.
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Program Structure
Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
The program requires students to complete:
- 192 UOC plus at least 60 days of approved Industrial Training experience
- At least 48 UOC Disciplinary Knowledge and Enquiry-based Courses
- 30-42UOC Introductory Knowledge core courses
- At least 12 UOC of elective courses
- The balance of the program to consist of Foundation Disciplinary Knowledge Courses
- At least 6 UOC of Engineering and Technical Management core (Foundational Disciplinary or Disciplinary Level)
The design rules above ensure students in the program meet the requirements for research-based learning requirement. Students will develop skills in undertaking enquiry-based learning within the mandated minimum 24 UOC of enquiry-based learning and will plan and execute supervised thesis research projects as part of the final year thesis courses.
Level 1 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Thesis Courses
Built Environment Electives12 Units of Credit:
Civil Engineering Level 4 Discipline Electives
Level 1 Engineering Electives6 Units of Credit:
Industrial Training Requirement
Program Constraints
Maturity Rule
Enrolment Disclaimer
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
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Program Requirements
Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities
A minimum of 60 days of work experience is required, though individual streams may have additional requirements.
Progression Requirements
Students must show cause not to be excluded from the program (but allowed to transfer to the BEngSc program) if they have any of the following:
Two fails in any given core course
After half or more of the program attempted (more than 96UOC), 50% or more of program courses have been failed
Prior to the final 48 UOC of the program (144 UOC or more of the program completed), a WAM of less than 50%
Two fails in any given core course
After half or more of the program attempted (more than 96UOC), 50% or more of program courses have been failed
Prior to the final 48 UOC of the program (144 UOC or more of the program completed), a WAM of less than 50%
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Postgraduate Pathway
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1630 - Civil & Environmental Eng
Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science - GradDipEngSc5341 - Engineering Science
Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8338 - Engineering Science
Professional Outcomes
Accreditations
Engineers Australia
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
Substantial or complete recognition is accorded to the BE programs by overseas engineering institutions.
Career Opportunities
Structural engineering consultant working for construction and contracting companies, government organisations, airport and harbour authorities, financial consultancies.
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Honours Classes
Additional Information
Marking of written report
Thesis marks should be provided by the two assessors independently, without collusion or knowledge of the other mark.
- For any mark difference less than or equal to 10 marks, the unweighted average.
- For any mark difference of 11-15 marks, the Thesis Coordinator discusses with the two markers about why they gave their marks and assists the two markers to come to an agreement on a final mark.
- For any mark difference greater than 15 marks, and third assessor must be used. An unweighted average of the three marks will be used.
- If the situation arises that one mark is invalid, the Thesis Coordinator has the discretion to eliminate that mark and average the other two (if they fail within the 10 mark difference).
Program Fees
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