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Course Title: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering Apply for Advanced Entry on completion of Year 1 of
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Structural engineers are involved in designing buildings, bridges, factories, power stations, communication towers, dams, stadiums, oil and gas rigs, and wind turbines.
In this course, you’ll study structural analysis, mechanics of materials, design of steel and concrete, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, concrete and material technology and design projects.
The duration of the course is 3 years, following successful completion of our General Entry first year, TU805.
Subjects covered in Year 2 to 4 include:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Analysis
- Structural Analysis
- Mechanics of materials
- Concrete Technology
- Surveying
- Design of steel and concrete
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Economics and Highway Engineering
View TU824 Information Flyer (PDF Doc) >HERE<
Advanced Entry to Year two following successful completion of TU805 Engineering (General Entry) Year 1.
To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:
- To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
- For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
- Structural Engineer (Consulting)
- Structural Engineer (Contracting)
- Structural Design Engineer
- Contracts Manager
- Graduate Engineer
- Junior Engineer
- Civil Engineer (Consulting)
- Civil Engineer (Contracting)
- Site Engineer
- Material Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Site Manager
- Project Manager
- Structural & Environmental Engineer
- Track Engineer
- Validating Engineer
- Junior Site Manager
- Environmental Inspector
- Fabrication Designer
- Quality Controller
- Land Surveyor
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Construction Buyer
- Technical Sales Engineer
- Loss Adjuster
- Graduate Programmer
- Technical Author
- Patent Agent
- Legal Services
- Secondary School Teacher
My Qualification: What Next?
For more details about the career opportunities available after this course, please refer to our career-focused guide: “My Qualification: What Next?”
Semester 1
- Technical Graphics for Engineers [Mandatory]
- Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Engineering Computing [Mandatory]
- Design Projects [Mandatory]
- Electrotechnology [Mandatory]
- Mathematics I [Mandatory]
- Engineering Physics [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Concrete Technology [Mandatory]
- Mechanics of Materials 1 [Mandatory]
- Engineering Economics and Public Policy [Mandatory]
- Engineering Surveying 1 [Mandatory]
- Engineering Structural Analysis [Mandatory]
- Engineering Mathematics III [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Engineering Mathematics [Mandatory]
- Environmental Engineering [Mandatory]
- Mechanics of Materials for Structural Engineers 3 [Mandatory]
- Geotechnical Engineering 1 [Mandatory]
- Structural Analysis 1 [Mandatory]
- Design of structures concrete [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Mechanics of Materials 5 [Mandatory]
- Structural Analysis 4 [Mandatory]
- Sustainable Designs in Civil and Structural Engineering [Mandatory]
- Design of Structures, Concrete [Mandatory]
- Design of Structures Steel [Mandatory]
- Scheme Design [Mandatory]
- Final Year Structural Project [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry are listed on the CAO website.
To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:
- To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
- For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.