BB-ENGSCI v.2 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Science

Bachelor Double Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.

Students undertake the Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major in their first year and on successful completion proceed in their second year to a chosen Engineering and Science specialisation. The double degree is designed to prepare students who will graduate as engineers with advanced scientific skills in a discipline closely aligned with their engineering specialty. The combination of the two degree programs provides graduates with the ability to work at the interface between the two disciplines in research and development.

Course Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has been accorded full recognition by Engineers Australia exempting graduates from all academic requirements for corporate membership. To qualify for corporate membership of Engineers Australia a graduate also requires a minimum of four years approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has been accorded full recognition by Engineers Australia exempting graduates from all academic requirements for corporate membership. To qualify for corporate membership of Engineers Australia a graduate also requires a minimum of four years approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Bachelor Double Degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately. Students can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree. The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing owned double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. develop and apply fundamental theoretical and technical knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems in a science and an engineering discipline

2. demonstrate development of advanced knowledge and understanding in a science and an engineering discipline

3. apply knowledge using realistic, practical and analytical approaches to problem-solving, design and research

4. communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through the development of appropriate plans and reports

5. identify and use suitable technologies to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some intellectual independence

6. demonstrate self-discipline, self-management skills, personal responsibility and the ability to set learning and achievement goals

7. work effectively in teams with global, international and environmentally responsible perspectives

8. recognise the importance of cultural diversity in the context of scientific and engineering work

9. demonstrate leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practice in the context of scientific and engineering work

Duration and Availability

This course is five years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course is available for mid-year entry. Some majors in this course are not available at all campus locations and to international students studying in Australia; please refer to information provided for individual majors.

Location and delivery Mode

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

Course Organisation Note

Students undertake the Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major in their first year and on successful completion proceed in their second year to one of the following Double Degree major combinations: Mechatronic Engineering and Computer Science; Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science; Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Data Science; or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Physics.

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Applicants for a Bachelor Double Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

Specific entry requirements are dependent on your choice of discipline. Please see the individual double majors for details. In certain cases, the need to undertake an additional program of preparatory studies may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates with a Bachelor Degree may qualify for entry to some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master by Coursework degrees. Graduates with a Bachelor Degree with Honours may also qualify for entry to a Master or Doctorate by Research. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

Course Switcher Criteria

Curtin course switcher criteria To switch into this course, you need to have: Attained an ATAR of 80 and completed the prerequisites; or If you have studied Maths Applications or equivalent: Completed 75 credits within one semester with a semester weighted average (SWA) of at least 70%; or Completed 100 credits within one semester with SWA of 65% or higher And any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR and Chemistry ATAR; or If you have studied Maths Methods or equivalent: Completed 75 credits within one semester with an SWA of 65%; or Completed 100 credits within one semester with an SWA of 60% or higher And any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR. The Maths Methods prerequisite can be met with: Maths Methods ATAR; or MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus or higher unit. The Physics ATAR prerequisite can be met with: Physics ATAR; or PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics or higher unit. The Chemistry ATAR prerequisite can be met with: Chemistry ATAR; or CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry or higher unit. Higher education course switcher criteria To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have: Attained an ATAR of 80 plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR; or If you have studied Maths Applications or equivalent: Completed 75 credits within one semester, with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70%; or Completed 100 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 65% or higher And any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR; or If you have studied Maths Methods or equivalent: Completed 75 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 65%; or Completed 100 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 60% or higher And any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR.