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Course snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Course abbreviation
BEngSys(Hons)
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Course code
3508003
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Are you curious about our world and what makes it work? Do you want to help find solutions to complex problems? This degree will prepare you to solve humanity's biggest challenges as a civil or mechanical engineer.
The Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer, which are broadly grouped into knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills.
Foundational core units build knowledge of the basic sciences, practical skills and the processes and philosophy that underpin the engineering profession. You’ll then choose a specialisation to build discipline knowledge and technical skills with a strong emphasis on project-based learning. This will determine your career outcomes as you develop expertise in an area of engineering practice - either civil or mechanical engineering.
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. You'll also complete a total of 60 days (490 hours) of professional placement in industry during your studies, ensuring you are ready to hit the ground running as a graduate.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically apply systems approaches using a wide range of technical and contextual factors to conceptualise and evaluate human-centred solutions to complex, industry-relevant problems in the chosen field of engineering specialisation Conduct research to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation with some independence Lead or function as a team member and systematically manage information and projects to deliver industry-relevant engineering solutions aligned with stakeholder and community needs |
GA2: Creativity Critically apply systems approaches using a wide range of technical and contextual factors to conceptualise and evaluate human-centred solutions to complex, industry-relevant problems in the chosen field of engineering specialisation Creatively apply established engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources in the context of systematic engineering synthesis, design and management processes |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply professional conduct and judgement that reflects contemporary industry standards of ethical, sustainable and human-centred engineering practice |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Draw upon a broad conceptual knowledge of mathematics, other basic sciences, computing and information sciences, and specialist bodies of knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation Conduct research to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation with some independence |
GA5: Lifelong learning Conduct research to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation with some independence Critically reflect on and document development of proficiency in competencies in the relevant field of engineering practice to guide continuing professional development and lifelong learning |
GA6: Communication and social skills Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives |
GA7: Cultural competence Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives |
Students will choose one of the following specialisations:
- Civil Engineering
Students develop skills and knowledge to solve complex problems related to four main civil engineering systems, namely civil construction systems, transport systems, built structures, and sustainable water systems.
- Mechanical Engineering
Students develop skills and knowledge to solve complex engineering problems related to four main mechanical engineering systems, namely design and production systems, sustainable energy and power systems, smart machines, and robotics and control systems.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), students must complete 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
- 1 specialisation in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (384 credit points).
Honours
All students successfully completing this course will be awarded Honours. Additionally, a student who has reached the required standard of academic performance may be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors based on the criteria specified in Rule 10:
- First Class Honours
- Second Class Honours Division I
- Second Class Honours Division II
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Engineering after completing 16 core units (192 credit points).
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management) after completing 8 core units (96 credit points) from the Civil Construction specialisation.
Course structure
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.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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| ENGN1004 | Engineering Governance |
Term1
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| ENGN1003 | Engineering Technology and Design |
Term2,3
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| ERTH2004 | Project Management and Professional Development |
Term2,4
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| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics |
Term1,3,5
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| INFO1001 | Essentials of Information and Communication Technology |
Term3
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| MATS1001 | Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Term4
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| INDG1001 | Indigenous World-Views |
Term2,4
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Second Year |
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| MATH1005 | Introductory Algebra and Calculus |
Term1,3,5
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| PHYS1004 | Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves |
Term1
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| ENGN2005 | Statics of Solids and Fluids |
Term2
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| ENGN1005 | Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects | Not currently available |
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| CIVL2020 | Built Structure Systems |
Term3
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| CIVL2019 | Road Transport Systems |
Term3
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| CIVL2018 | Water Cycle Systems |
Term4
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| ENGN3003 | Tendering Project |
Term4
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Third Year |
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| MATH2003 | Calculus and Linear Algebra I |
Term1,4
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| CIVL3009 | Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems | Not currently available |
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| INDG1002 | Indigenous Knowledge |
Term2,4
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| ISYS2002 | Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics |
Term2,5
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| CIVL3010 | Smart Infrastructure and Places | Not currently available |
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| CIVL3012 | Sustainable Engineering Systems | Not currently available |
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| MATH3003 | Computational Analysis |
Term4
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| CIVL3011 | Advanced Built Structure Systems |
Term4
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Fourth Year |
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| ENGN3004 | Engineering Industry Project I |
Dual Term2
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| ENGN4001 | Engineering Honours Research Proposal |
Dual Term2
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| ENGN4002 | Engineering Thesis II |
Dual Term3
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| ENGN3005 | Engineering Industry Project II |
Dual Term3
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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| ENGN1004 | Engineering Governance |
Term1
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| ENGN1003 | Engineering Technology and Design |
Term2,3
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| ERTH2004 | Project Management and Professional Development |
Term2,4
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| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics |
Term1,3,5
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| INFO1001 | Essentials of Information and Communication Technology |
Term3
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| MATS1001 | Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Term4
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| INDG1001 | Indigenous World-Views |
Term2,4
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Second Year |
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| MATH1005 | Introductory Algebra and Calculus |
Term1,3,5
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| PHYS1004 | Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves |
Term1
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| PHYS2001 | Physics II: Electricity and Circuits |
Term2
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| ENGN1005 | Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects | Not currently available |
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| MANI2002 | Industrial Robotics Systems |
Term3
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| MANF2001 | Smart Manufacturing Systems |
Term3
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| MANI2001 | Smart Sensing and Control Systems |
Term4
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| ENGN3003 | Tendering Project |
Term4
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Third Year |
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| MATH2003 | Calculus and Linear Algebra I |
Term1,4
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| PHYS2002 | Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics |
Term1
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| INDG1002 | Indigenous Knowledge |
Term2,4
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| ISYS2002 | Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics |
Term2,5
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| MANI3001 | Automation and Control Systems |
Term3
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| MANI3002 | Energy and Power Systems |
Term3
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| MANF3001 | Advanced Manufacturing Systems |
Term4
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| MATH3003 | Computational Analysis |
Term4
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Fourth Year |
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| ENGN3004 | Engineering Industry Project I |
Dual Term2
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| ENGN4001 | Engineering Honours Research Proposal |
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| ENGN3005 | Engineering Industry Project II |
Dual Term3
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| ENGN4002 | Engineering Thesis II |
Dual Term3
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Note 1:
Students who wish to consider Higher Degree by Research study are recommended undertake an extended Honours research project over four units (48 credit points in total) by choosing Engineering Research Project Extension I and Engineering Research Project Extension II.
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