Teaching and learning

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering provides practice-based learning informed by industry experts and research leaders to ensure we develop work-ready graduates. We offer over 50 subjects across several majors and sub-majors in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the areas of civil and environmental engineering, construction, structures, geotechnology, transportation, water engineering and water resources.

Study pathways

Our courses give you the choice to become a specialist in your chosen field or to broaden your engineering expertise with our flexible major.  You can also combine your undergraduate studies with a degree in a complementary field to gain a competitive edge, such as science, business, creative intelligence or innovation. (subject to admissions requirements).

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Postgraduate study and professional development >>

Our postgraduate degrees provide opportunities for professional engineers to deepen the knowledge and skills gained in their undergraduate studies while expanding their managerial and professional engineering knowledge. 

In 2024, the school introduced a new Tunnelling and Underground Engineering major in our postgraduate degrees. 

Postgraduate Majors 

UTS undergraduates in a FEIT classroom

*UTS courses have accreditation with Engineers Australia, which is a member of the professional engineer Washington Accord. 

Students study in the FEIT Learning Precinct

Immersive learning experience

Our school provides a community of practice for students, academics and industry to collaborate on engineering solutions: 

  • Study engineering in a hands-on, collaborative environment.  Students have access to expert teaching staff, the latest technology and a globally recognised research community.
  • Our campus facilities are designed to provide interactive teaching spaces, study areas and cutting-edge laboratories that foster innovation.
  • Our industry partnerships provide opportunities to engage with major Australian and international companies and create valuable career connections.

Meet our students and alumni

Career opportunities in engineering

Opportunities in engineering is growing to meet the changing demands for innovative and environmentally responsible infrastructure.

According to IBISWorld, civil engineering and engineering consulting in Australia is predicted to increase in demand over the next five years (2021-26) boosted by investments from the public sector, industrial complexes and transport infrastructure projects. Other areas of growth include energy and water supply infrastructure.  Industry success factors include the ability to address environmental requirements and technological change.

View the National Skills Commission's Skills Priority List

*Source: IBISWorld, National Skills Commission. 

Find out more about studying engineering at UTS

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.