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University of Southern Queensland

Toowoomba , Queensland ,Australia

Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

With the knowledge and skills, you’ll acquire, you will gain the qualifications to work as a Civil Engineering Officer in the development of major infrastructure projects in areas including transportation, irrigation, and construction.

  • The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your engineering career or set a stepping stone for further study. Study while you work, either externally or on-campus, and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.
  • Within relevant courses, you will apply practical analysis and technical principles to all areas of Civil Engineering, including the design, material testing, construction, inspection, plant operation, and manufacturing processes involved. 
  • Already have a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Campus Information

Toowoomba

Toowoomba is Australia's second most populous inland city and is located a short 90 minutes from Brisbane, two hours from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. With a population of approximately 160 000, Toowoomba is a thriving regional center offering a diverse economy and the best of urban and regional environments.

Springfield

Greater Springfield is located approximately 30 minutes to Brisbane, 50 minutes to the Gold Coast, and 90 minutes to Toowoomba. With a population of over 26,000, greater Springfield is emerging as one of the most dynamic urban growth areas in Queensland is the largest privately owned master-planned city in Australia. Greater Springfield is comprised of a wide selection of residential areas to suit all budgets and tastes.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The University of Southern Queensland has forged a reputation as a strong performer in the Australian higher education sector, providing education worldwide through an extensive online presence and from three physical locations in Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich.  For three years in a row, we've been ranked No. 1 in Australia for graduate starting salary and almost 80% of our students gain full-time employment on completing their degree. We are focused on developing industry-relevant programs and work-ready graduates and driving economic and social development.

We are a regional university at the heart of our community and aim to bridge the gap in attainment rates between regional and remote students and metropolitan students; drive productivity for the regions; and undertake research with impact in key areas of focus, including space and defence, health, agriculture and regional development. Our community and industry relationships enrich the experiences of our students and provide the workforce of the future for our regions, which are on a strong growth trajectory.

Through our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we recently received the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena Swan Bronze Award - an initiative which will drive positive and lasting change in progressing gender equity.  Women have historically been, and continue to be, significantly under-represented at the University in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medical (STEMM) disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics and Information Technology.  

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years of PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

Qualification

  • High School Certificate (HSC)

Grade

  • with an average of 60% in 4 academic subjects from CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra and other boards

Nepal

Qualification

Higher Secondary Certificate

  • 65%

Proficiency Certificate

  • 73%

Sri Lanka

Qualification

  • Sri Lankan GCE A levels

Grade

  • Passing in 3 Academic subjects with 3 'S' passes
English Language Proficiency tests should not be older than two years upon application.
 
Approved test
Category 1
(IELTS (Academic 5.5 no component lower than 5) 
 
Category 2
(IELTS (Academic 6.0 no component lower than 5.5) Category 3
(IELTS (Academic 6.5 no component lower than 6) Category 4
(IELTS (Academic 7.0 no component lower than 7.0) Category 5
(IELTS (Academic 7.5 no component lower than 7.0; no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening) 
TOEFL (paper based) 525 (or better)
(with a minimum Test of Written English Score of TWE 4.5) 550 (or better)
(with a minimum Test of Written English Score of TWE 4.5) 570
(with a minimum Test of Written English score TWE 5) 600
(with a minimum Test of Written English score of TWE 5) Not accepted because of teacher registration requirements in Queensland 
TOEFL (electronic or computer based) 213 (or better)
(with essay rating of at least 4.5) 213 (or better)
(with essay rating of at least 4.5) 230
(with an essay rating of at least 5) 250
(with an essay rating of at least 5) 
Pearson (PTE Academic) 50 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 50) 50 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 50) 58 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 58) 65
(with no communicative score less than 65)