Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Construction) and Diploma of Construction Management
Rank threshold | ATAR: 69 SR: 69 |
Duration | 4.5 years full-time, 9 years part-time |
Location | Online and |
Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
Study mode | On Campus, Online |
Course code | CL72 |
First-year fee | $7,819 (Indicative) (CSP) |
Overview
Broaden your career opportunities in civil engineering and the construction sector with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil Construction) and Diploma of Construction Management dual degree.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Construction) and Diploma of Construction Management is a dual degree allowing you to gain the skills and qualification needed for a career as a civil engineer skilled in high-level engineering design, and managing the construction process. If you take advantage of the units offered in all three terms, you can fast track your studies and complete this course in four years.
This course equips you with skills in financing, project scheduling and coordination of consultants and specialist contractors, along with skills in problem-solving, teamwork and professional practice. You will also gain foundational technical content in civil engineering.
Throughout your studies, you will have work-integrated learning opportunities and complete an industry project. You will also complete a major individual project that integrates both civil engineering skills and construction management skills to confirm your ability to work as a civil engineer and a construction management specialist.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Flexible online study
- Industry Relevant
- Work-integrated Learning
Career Opportunities
As a professional engineer you can be a driver of change in society and be not only responsible for the technological change, but also the impact it has on communities, society and the environment in general. This course provides a unique opportunity to become a civil engineer with high-level engineering planning and design skills complemented by construction management skills including the financing, project scheduling and coordination of consultants and specialist contractors. Civil engineers are typically involved in planning design and maintenance of physical infrastructure systems including the construction of buildings and bridges, transport and water resource. Construction managers plan, organise and control activities associated with building projects and usually work in government departments, construction, building and sub-contracting companies.
Structure & Availability
Course structure
Graduates are required to complete 32 core units.
Unit information
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
Credit transfer information
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
On-Campus Availability
Intake | Locations |
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Term 1, 2023 | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton |
Term 1, 2024 | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton |
Term 1, 2025 | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton |
Online Availability
Intake | Locations |
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Term 1, 2023 | Available Online |
Term 1, 2024 | Available Online |
Term 1, 2025 | Available Online |
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
Professional Practice - Engineers Australia
Core
The CL72 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil Construction) and Diploma of Construction Management course is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
As a recently introduced course, it will not be eligible for full accreditation until there are sufficient graduates to be reviewed by EA. Graduates will be recognised as professional engineers and be eligible for Graduate membership with EA.
Engineering Practice Experience - ENEP14004
Students are required to complete 480 hours (including a minimum of 240 hours of industry experience) of Engineering Professional Practice prior to graduation. Once the students have completed the professional practice requirements, they must enrol in this unit and provide evidence of how they have attained the professional engineering practice exposure required by Engineers Australia.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2023 via our Institute Profile.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
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