Bachelor of Engineering: Civil

Civil engineers build, shape and improve the built environment around us, adding value to human life.

They are at the forefront in planning, designing, constructing, maintaining and improving infrastructures and facilities such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants and water and sewage systems. Whilst catering for the future needs of the community, civil engineers also take on the responsibility of protecting the public and environmental health by inspecting projects to ensure regulatory compliance by using the latest technologies and materials.

The program will prepare you to become globally recognized professional engineers and will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively lead and contribute to the advancement of engineering, technology, and commerce.

The program from UOW ranks in the top 150 in the world by subject for Civil and Structural Engineering according to the QS World University Rankings 2017.

Professional Accreditation

IEAust

The program is recognized by the Society of Engineers Australia, providing professional recognition in the field of engineering in Australia and globally. This recognition ensures that graduates from this course are admitted, on the application, to the grade of Graduate Membership of Engineers Australia.

UOW Australia is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our a world-class reputation in teaching and research.

Accreditation and Recognition

This program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs and is fully recognized within the UAE, GCC nations and internationally for further education and employment in the private and public sectors.

In addition, the program is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia. UOWD graduates have the opportunity to exchange their UOWD degree for the equivalent UOW Australia degree after completion.

Degree Requirements and Program Structure

To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 222 Credit Points (CP) which include 30 CP of General Education as indicated in Table 1 and Table 2.

All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering are required to sit for a Placement Test in Mathematics and Physics and, if necessary, may be requested to complete additional remedial subjects. Placement tests are usually scheduled in the first week of your joining semester and students should contact the Faculty Office to apply for the test.

Bachelor of Engineering Placement Tests

All Bachelor of Engineering students should complete two Engineering Placement Tests, one in Physics and one in Mathematics/Statistics. Passing a placement tests means you will not be required to take the corresponding remedial subject.

A mark of 60% or above in the test will entitle the student to continue with the year 1 subjects for Mathematics/Statistics and Physics for the Bachelors of Engineering. Students who score less than 60% in the test would be required to enroll in a remedial zero level subject to further strengthen their foundations in these subjects.