Course summary

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 of professional placement in industry during your studies, ensuring you are ready to hit the ground running as a graduate.

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 of professional placement in industry during your studies, ensuring you are ready to hit the ground running as a graduate.

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.

Course Learning Outcome

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

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

Apply professional conduct and judgement that reflects contemporary industry standards of ethical, sustainable and human-centred engineering practice

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

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

Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives

Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives

As part of this course, students must complete at least 60 days of professional placement in industry, typically with an organisation conducting work related to engineering practice. 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. 

This course and all specialisations are accredited or provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer. Courses accredited by Engineers Australia at this level are recognised in many different countries worldwide through the Washington Accord.

Course overview

Course code

3508003

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
Gold Coast Term 1 N/A N/A
Lismore Term 1 N/A N/A
Online Term 1 N/A N/A

Fee information

Commonwealth supported

International

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold Coast (Civil Engineering) Term 3 $35,200 ($4,400 per unit) 112798C
Gold Coast (Mechanical Engineering) Term 3 $35,200 ($4,400 per unit) 112801B
Lismore Term 3 $35,200 ($4,400 per unit) 112801B
Lismore (Civil Engineering) Term 3 $35,200 ($4,400 per unit) 112798C
Lismore (Mechanical Engineering) Term 3 $35,200 ($4,400 per unit) 112801B

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 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 (96 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.
 

Schedule of units

Title Note

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

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Title Note

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline
ENGN1004 - Engineering Governance
ENGN1003 - Engineering Technology and Design
ERTH2004 - Project Management and Professional Development
MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
INFO1001 - Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
MATS1001 - Introduction to Engineering Materials
INDG1001 - Indigenous World-Views

Second Year

MATH1005 - Introductory Algebra and Calculus
PHYS1004 - Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves
ENGN2005 - Statics of Solids and Fluids
ENGN1005 - Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects
CIVL2020 - Built Structure Systems
CIVL2019 - Road Transport Systems
CIVL2018 - Water Cycle Systems
ENGN3003 - Tendering Project

Third Year

MATH2003 - Calculus and Linear Algebra I
CIVL3009 - Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems
INDG1002 - Indigenous Knowledge
ISYS2002 - Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
CIVL3010 - Smart Infrastructure and Places
CIVL3012 - Sustainable Engineering Systems
MATH3003 - Computational Analysis
CIVL3011 - Advanced Built Structure Systems

Fourth Year

Option Units Or Mechanical Engineering specialisation unit Note 1
ENGN3004 - Engineering Industry Project I
ENGN4001 - Engineering Honours Research Proposal
Option Units Or Mechanical Engineering specialisation unit
Option Units Or Mechanical Engineering specialisation unit
ENGN4002 - Engineering Thesis II
ENGN3005 - Engineering Industry Project II
Option Units Or Mechanical Engineering specialisation unit

Title Note

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline
ENGN1004 - Engineering Governance
ENGN1003 - Engineering Technology and Design
ERTH2004 - Project Management and Professional Development
MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
INFO1001 - Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
MATS1001 - Introduction to Engineering Materials
INDG1001 - Indigenous World-Views

Second Year

MATH1005 - Introductory Algebra and Calculus
PHYS1004 - Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves
PHYS2001 - Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
ENGN1005 - Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects
MANI2002 - Industrial Robotics Systems
MANF2001 - Smart Manufacturing Systems
MANI2001 - Smart Sensing and Control Systems
ENGN3003 - Tendering Project

Third Year

MATH2003 - Calculus and Linear Algebra I
PHYS2002 - Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics
INDG1002 - Indigenous Knowledge
ISYS2002 - Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
MANI3001 - Automation and Control Systems
MANI3002 - Energy and Power Systems
MANF3001 - Advanced Manufacturing Systems
MATH3003 - Computational Analysis

Fourth Year

Option Units Or Civil Engineering specialisation unit Note 1
ENGN3004 - Engineering Industry Project I
ENGN4001 - Engineering Honours Research Proposal
Option Units Or Civil Engineering specialisation unit
Option Units Or Civil Engineering specialisation unit
ENGN3005 - Engineering Industry Project II
ENGN4002 - Engineering Thesis II
Option Units Or Civil Engineering specialisation unit

Notes

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.