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RANKED NO. 30 IN THE WORLD QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 4 years February, July and October RM 46,700 Malaysian Student RM 52,300 International Student 2019 fees p.a. Professionally accredited Industrial training BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (HONOURS) KPT/JPT (R/520/6/0039) 01/23 - MQA/FA8848 Civil engineering is concerned with the design, construction, maintenance and the operation of infrastructure for the benefit of society. It encompasses four major fields of activity including structural engineering, water resources engineering, transport engineering, and geotechnical engineering. You will be responsible for the basic needs and facilities (or infrastructure) of modern society, designing structures like multi-storey buildings, bridges, tunnels, commercial complexes, oil rig platforms, water systems, road and traffic systems and foundation supports. Course structure RECOMMENDATION Complete Spatial communication in engineering at level one LEVEL TWO (48 points) > Mechanics of solids > Design of steel and timber structures > Geomechanics 1 > Water systems > Transport and traffic engineering > Advanced engineering mathematics > Two elective units > Groundwater and environmental geomechanics > Engineering hydrology > Design of concrete and masonry structures > Two elective units LEVEL FOUR (48 points) Core Units > Project management for civil engineers > Project A > Road engineering > Bridge design and assessment > Water treatment > Civil engineering practice 4 > Two elective units (Recommended year 4 elective: Project B) Elective Units > Project B > Advanced structural analysis > Advanced structural design > Foundation engineering > Integrated urban water management > Water resources management LEVEL THREE (48 points) > Transport planning > Engineering investigation > Traffic systems > Building structures and technology > One 6 points of free elective* > Geomechanics 2 CAREER PATHS You will find challenging and rewarding opportunities in the following areas: > Government infrastructure projects > Private industry > Construction and mining > Roads and traffic industries > Marine and resort developments > Property and land development > Consulting firms *Free electives may be taken from within the school or from a discipline offered by another school. Be sure to get your free electives approved first by the Discipline Head. “With the EILP program, I was involved in site visits to the General Electric plane factory in Malaysia and two water treatment plants. I also participated in the Harvard Asia Leadership Trek. These opportunities provided me valuable insight into the industry needs and requirements.” 38 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 YASSIN AHMED YOUSIF MOHAMMED Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) Interned at Ikhmas Jaya