Program Overview

Prepare for a diverse career with possibilities to work as a professional Engineer across various industries, locally, nationally and internationally, with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). You will have the choice to major in traditional engineering disciplines and dual major options that will prepare you for emerging specialist fields of engineering, including civil with humanitarian engineering, electrical with information processing, and electrical with data analytics.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) develops your problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills and incorporates project-based learning so you can graduate work-ready.

The first year of your studies provides a general understanding of engineering, allowing you to experience each different engineering area before you choose a particular path to follow. Later in your studies, you have the flexibility to choose to study Civil, Civil with Humanitarian, Electrical, Electrical with Data Analytics, Electrical with Information Processing, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Resource Systems Engineering.

One of the benefits of studying engineering at CQUniversity is our strong relationships with industry practitioners who offer support through scholarships, guest lectures and work-integrated learning.

Major: Civil
The unit list below outlines 19 of these units. You will also need to complete two elective units, with one chosen from the professional practice units. The elective unit options available as part of this major are listed in the course planner. Use the course planner button below to learn more.

In this major, you will learn about planning, designing, and maintaining physical infrastructure systems such as buildings, bridges, harbours, and railways. You'll also expand your knowledge and skills in hydraulics and materials science.