Code SPAAUG
Civil Engineering Specialisation
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About this Specialisation
Designed for students interested in civil engineering and provides the foundations for an engineering technologist career in civil engineering aligned industries, both in Australia and internationally.
This civil engineering unit set provides graduates with skills in structural analysis and design, engineering geology, and various flow engineering systems, and provides the necessary foundation for the completion of the accredited Master of Engineering with a civil engineering specialisation.
Code SPAAUG
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS6204 | Surveying and Site Measurement | 15 |
| ENS6203 | Engineering Mechanics | 15 |
| ENS6136 | Mechanics of Solids | 15 |
| ENS6144 | Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics | 15 |
| ENS6148 | Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering | 15 |
| ENS6149 | Structural Analysis | 15 |
| ENS6100 | Fluid Mechanics | 15 |
| ENS6151 | Concrete Design | 15 |
| ENS6152 | Steel Design | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x2 | 30 |
For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods within the civil engineering discipline to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic civil engineering situations.
- Apply high level communication and collaboration skills in a professional civil engineering context.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial civil engineering project.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Civil engineers work in a wide range of industries associated with design, construction, surveying, water systems and geotechnics.
Possible future job titles
civil technologist, structural engineer, surveying engineer, geotechnical engineer, civil construction, water resources engineer.