Course summary
Are you curious about our world and what makes it work? This degree will prepare you to solve the biggest challenges facing civil, mechanical and coastal systems engineering.
The Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. Foundational core units build knowledge of the basic sciences, and the processes and philosophy that underpin the engineering profession.
You’ll then choose a specialisation to build discipline knowledge and technical skills in your chosen area with a strong emphasis on project-based learning.
The final year of the course contains a mixture of advanced core units and advanced discipline-specific units that are designed to build skills in independent investigation, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and ethical and professional behaviour. A 60-day professional placement ensures you are ready to hit the ground running as a graduate.
The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer. These competencies are broadly grouped into: knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills.
Are you curious about our world and what makes it work? This degree will prepare you to solve the biggest challenges facing civil, mechanical and coastal systems engineering.
The Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. Foundational core units build knowledge of the basic sciences, and the processes and philosophy that underpin the engineering profession.
You’ll then choose a specialisation to build discipline knowledge and technical skills in your chosen area with a strong emphasis on project-based learning.
The final year of the course contains a mixture of advanced core units and advanced discipline-specific units that are designed to build skills in independent investigation, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and ethical and professional behaviour. A 60-day professional placement ensures you are ready to hit the ground running as a graduate.
The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer. These competencies are broadly grouped into: knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills.
Students in the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) will choose from one of the following specialisations:
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Civil Engineering
Students develop skills and knowledge across the breadth of disciplines encompassed by civil engineering, including construction, project management, hydraulic engineering, water and wastewater engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic and transport engineering, and environmental engineering.
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Mechanical Engineering
Students develop skills and knowledge in three main areas that cover all aspects of mechanical engineering, which are design and production systems, thermo-fluid mechanics and energy systems, and mechatronics and control systems.
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Coastal Systems Engineering
Students develop skills and knowledge in core areas that include coastal engineering and management, floodplain engineering and management, project management, hydraulic engineering, water and wastewater engineering, engineering geochemistry and hydrology.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Apply a multidisciplinary systems engineering approach to identify relevant factors and evaluate their importance in complex engineering problems relevant to the chosen field of engineering specialisation Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise engineering knowledge to identify and develop solutions to complex engineering problems relevant to the chosen field of engineering specialisation with intellectual independence Conduct research relevant to the chosen field of engineering specialisation with some independence |
Adapt and apply a broad contextual knowledge using highly developed technical, design and communication skills to devise innovative solutions to complex problems relevant to the chosen field of engineering specialisation |
Use highly developed professional judgement to apply contemporary ethical standards and exhibit appropriate professional conduct in the engineering environment |
Demonstrate a strong conceptual understanding of mathematics and other basic sciences that underpin the chosen field of engineering specialisation Apply appropriate technical skills and demonstrate a detailed understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge related to the chosen field of engineering specialisation |
Apply critical reflection to assess professional development with respect to the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies Demonstrate the ability to acquire, use and adapt to changes in information and technology Demonstrate the ability to develop new knowledge and apply it to solving problems related to the chosen field of engineering specialisation |
Demonstrate the ability to work in teams with engineers and other professionals to solve problems related to the chosen field of engineering specialisation using a systems engineering approach in a project environment Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with a variety of audiences including engineers, other professionals, and the wider community |
Demonstrate an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in the context of engineering systems and practice |
As part of this course, students are required to undertake a compulsory 60-day industry placement.
Industry experience enables students to apply their knowledge and skills to engineering problems within a real work environment, and to make valuable contacts within industry. Students typically undertake one or more work placements with an organisation conducting work related to engineering practice.
This course and all specialisations are accredited or provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
Civil Engineering specialisation
This specialisation has full accreditation from Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer.
Mechanical Engineering specialisation
This specialisation has provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia and will be assessed for full accreditation in 2021.
Coastal Systems Engineering specialisation
This specialisation has provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia and will be assessed for full accreditation in 2022.
Course overview
Course code
3508001
Course abbreviation
BEngSys(Hons)
Credit points
384
Equivalent units
32
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
Duration
4 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | $32,000 ($4,000 per unit) | 0102158 |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), students must complete the equivalent of 32 single-weighted units (384 credit points), comprising:
- all core units (180 credit points),
- one specialisation (204 credit points), and
- at least 60 days (480 hours) of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the Course Coordinator.
Honours
All students successfully completing this course will be awarded Honours. Additionally, a student who has reached the required standard of academic performance may, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator, be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors:
- First Class Honours
- Second Class Honours — Division I
- Second Class Honours — Division II
Honours merit descriptors will be determined based on a student’s academic record throughout the course of study, as described on the Engineering Student Centre website.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Note | ||
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Year 1 |
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Session 1 |
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| Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway)
You must choose this option if you have not completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics |
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| OR Mathematics Pathway option 2 (Advanced Pathway)
This option is only available if you have completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent and with to undertake more advanced mathematics study MATH2003 - Calculus and Linear Algebra I |
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Study Period 2 |
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| CIVL1003 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | |||
| CIVL1012 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting | |||
Study Period 3 |
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| PHYS1003 - Physics | |||
Session 2 |
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| Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway) You must choose this option if you have not completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent MATH1005 - Introductory Algebra and Calculus | |||
| OR Mathematics Pathway option 2 (Advanced Pathway) This option is only available if you have completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent and with to undertake more advanced mathematics study MATH2002 - Calculus and Linear Algebra II | |||
| CHEM1001 - Chemistry | |||
Study Period 5 |
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| CIVL1002 - Humanitarian Projects | |||
| CIVL1013 - Computer Aided Design Applications | |||
Study Period 6 |
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| ENGN1002 - Engineering Modelling and Experimentation I | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 |
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Session 1 |
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| Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway) You must choose this option if you have not completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics | |||
| OR Mathematics Pathway option 2 (Advanced Pathway) This option is only available if you have completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent and with to undertake more advanced mathematics study MATH2003 - Calculus and Linear Algebra I | |||
Study Period 2 |
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| CIVL1003 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | |||
| CIVL1012 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting | |||
Study Period 3 |
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| PHYS1003 - Physics | |||
Session 2 |
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| Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway) You must choose this option if you have not completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent MATH1005 - Introductory Algebra and Calculus | |||
| OR Mathematics Pathway option 2 (Advanced Pathway) This option is only available if you have completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent and with to undertake more advanced mathematics study MATH2002 - Calculus and Linear Algebra II | |||
| CHEM1001 - Chemistry | |||
Study Period 5 |
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| CIVL1002 - Humanitarian Projects | |||
| CIVL1013 - Computer Aided Design Applications | |||
Study Period 6 |
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| ENGN1002 - Engineering Modelling and Experimentation I | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 |
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Session 1 |
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| Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway) You must choose this option if you have not completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics | |||
| OR Mathematics Pathway option 2 (Advanced Pathway) This option is only available if you have completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent and with to undertake more advanced mathematics study MATH2003 - Calculus and Linear Algebra I | |||
Study Period 2 |
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| CIVL1003 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | |||
| ENVR2010 - Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management | |||
Study Period 3 |
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| PHYS1003 - Physics | |||
Session 2 |
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| Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway) You must choose this option if you have not completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent MATH1005 - Introductory Algebra and Calculus | |||
| OR Mathematics Pathway option 2 (Advanced Pathway) This option is only available if you have completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent and with to undertake more advanced mathematics study MATH2002 - Calculus and Linear Algebra II | |||
| CHEM1001 - Chemistry | |||
| CIVL1001 - Applied Mechanics | |||
Study Period 5 |
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| CIVL1002 - Humanitarian Projects | |||
Study Period 6 |
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| ENGN1002 - Engineering Modelling and Experimentation I | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | Half-weighted unit |
| Note 2: | Double-weighted unit |
| Note 3: | Students must complete a research project in Engineering Thesis I and Engineering Thesis II that is relevant to their chosen specialisation as approved by the Course Coordinator |
| Note 4: | Students who have completed the Associate Degree of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management) at Southern Cross University may choose CIVL2009 Civil Construction Career Development and CIVL3006 The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace instead of CIVL1002 Humanitarian Engineering Project |
| Note 5: | Students who have completed the Associate Degree of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management) at Southern Cross University may choose CIVL1005 Construction Site Safety and Risk Management and CIVL1006 Civil Construction Planning and Compliance instead of MECH3003 Finite Element Method and Fracture Mechanics |