Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

By studying civil engineering at QUT you will be recognised for professional membership in Australia and overseas, giving you more employment opportunities. Because this course provides students with both broad knowledge and specialisations, its graduates are ready to start work in professional practice. Civil engineering at QUT is highly regarded for its strength in teaching and research. You will work closely with staff in an innovative learning environment that involves real-world hands-on activities. Your study plan for this specialisation includes the choice of a second study area. Civil engineers can work as a consulting engineer, project manager, municipal engineer, structural engineer, transport engineer, geotechnical engineer or water engineer and may gain employment in government or semi-government agencies, construction firms, power generating authorities, mining firms, property development or consulting engineering firms. With suitable experience you may be able to establish your own consulting engineering practice. Your technical expertise may also bring career opportunities in unexpected areas like law, finance or entertainment.