pathways to becoming a civil engineer (1 Viewer)

[im_juz_ChiLLiN]

i just got my atar and i cant get into uni, is there any tafe course that can help me get into uni for civil engineering

 

[KD]

From UNSW Eng site (most unis will be similar - do your research):

"If you do not possess any of the qualifications outlined in the Entry Requirements, there are a number of alternative avenues through which you may seek admission to an undergraduate program at UNSW. These include:
UNSW University Preparation Program (UPP) - local students only
Foundation Year in UNSW or other Group of Eight university.
Limited ATAR
TAFE Certificate in Tertiary Preparation (TPC)"
http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/information-for/future-students/high-school-students/admission

Also consider something like surveying. Plenty of jobs and not many people studying it (easier to get in). Can do at TAFE and then Uni.
Example:
http://tv.unsw.edu.au/video/gavin-watson-surveying-and-spatial-information-systems-ssis1

 

[im_juz_ChiLLiN]

what if i study B Engineering or B Engineering Science with a major in civil could that work

 

[KD]

From UNSW Site:

Transfer from TAFE or a professional college:

By completing an Advanced Diploma, Diploma or Certificate IV (accredited by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)), you can be considered for admission to UNSW. You will need to submit your application through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Due to the high demand for places in most degrees, entry via this route is very competitive. Successful applicants generally require a minimum credit average with no failures. Trade certificates are not considered unless awarded at Cert IV level or higher.
http://www.unsw.edu.au/domestic-undergraduate/our-entry-requirements#tab-82

 

[KD]

what if i study B Engineering or B Engineering Science with a major in civil could that work

Where at?

 

[im_juz_ChiLLiN]

unfortunately at uws
i dont know if any othe uni's have the course

 

[D94]

what if i study B Engineering or B Engineering Science with a major in civil could that work

unfortunately at uws
i dont know if any othe uni's have the course

No, it's not on the list of accredited professional engineering programs by Engineers' Australia. It may be a initial pathway into an accredited program, but you can't become a Civil Engineer with that degree.

 

[im_juz_ChiLLiN]

r u sure because my family friend studied at uws a couple of years ago and became a civil engineer or do you think they changed the course

 

[brent012]

r u sure because my family friend studied at uws a couple of years ago and became a civil engineer or do you think they changed the course

B Engineering at UWS is an accredited course, but B Engineering Science is not as it's pretty much only the first 3 years. UTS also offer B Engineering Science with the same deal.

 

[D94]

r u sure because my family friend studied at uws a couple of years ago and became a civil engineer or do you think they changed the course

B Engineering, yes; B Engineering Science, no.