Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Eng) (Honours)/Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) degree combines two distinct, yet highly complementary individual bachelor degrees.
In addition to the objectives of the individual programs (listed below), the double degree program enables you to broaden and contextualise your learning in a way that is possible only by studying the disciplines together.The overall objective of the Sustainable Systems Engineering program is for graduates to be employable as effective sustainable systems engineers in national and international contexts.
It is designed to prepare you with a wide range of career possibilities by developing graduate capabilities which will be of on-going benefit to you, industry and society as a whole.The first three years of the program are focused on development of a sustainable systems approach.
You will also be exposed to fundamentals of engineering sciences, mathematics, engineering design, and engineering professional practice.
In the final years of the program you will delve into courses with a Sustainable Systems engineering focus.
The program is designed to provide you with a number of opportunities for industrial interaction and the academic staff members teaching the program are practitioners with expertise in the specialialisations.You will undertake a capstone experience in the final year courses Industrial Design Honours Project (GRAP2290 & GRAP1040).
This will integrate studies in Sustainable Systems Engineering and Industrial Design.
GRAP2290 & GRAP1040 form a year-long honours design research project where you independently synthesise and integrate your knowledge of theory and practice, and demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes through design.Through the Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) component of this double degree program you will develop skills that will allow you to practice professionally within industrial design and related industries.
You may practise locally or globally, either as an independent design practitioner, or as a member of a team within small, medium or large organisational settings.
Within these professional contexts you will have the ability to operate effectively, professionally, critically, and thoughtfully, within a team environment and across disciplinary boundaries.This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City, Brunswick, and Bundoora Campuses.
Structure
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To graduate you must complete the following:
All courses listed may not be available each semester
Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 12 | MATH2393 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice | 12 | OENG1166 | City Campus |
| Industrial Design Drawing | 12 | GRAP1049 | City Campus |
| GRAP2924 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Design in Society: Histories, Politics and Contexts of Application | 12 | GRAP1041 | City Campus |
| GRAP2919 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Engineering Science | 12 | OENG1208 | City Campus |
| Design Prototyping: Materials, Processes and Experimentation | 12 | GRAP1052 | City Campus |
| GRAP2933 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Computer Aided Industrial Design | 12 | GRAP1050 | City Campus |
| GRAP2931 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Introduction to Civil & Infrastructure Engineering | 12 | CIVE1265 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Centred Design Studio | 12 | GRAP1031 | City Campus |
| GRAP2914 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Design for Sustainability Studio | 12 | GRAP1032 | City Campus |
| GRAP2915 | Brunswick Campus |
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Chemical Engineering | 12 | PROC2128 | City Campus |
| Numerical Methods/Statistics for Engineers | 12 | MATH2114 | City Campus |
| Digital Fundamentals | 12 | OENG1206 | City Campus |
| Mechanics and Materials 2 | 12 | MIET2115 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering | 12 | CIVE1186 | City Campus |
| Fluid Mechanics of Mechanical Systems | 12 | MIET2422 | City Campus |
| Industrial Design Ecologies: Sustainability, Socio-technical Systems and Change | 12 | GRAP1042 | City Campus |
| GRAP2920 | Brunswick Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Studio: Materiality | 24 | GRAP1033 | City Campus |
| GRAP2927 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Design Studio Speculative | 24 | GRAP1034 | City Campus |
| GRAP2928 | Brunswick Campus |
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Systems Design | 12 | MIET2383 | City Campus |
| Systems Engineering Principles | 12 | MIET2385 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 12 | EEET2249 | City Campus |
| Sustainable Transport Systems | 12 | AUTO1928 | City Campus |
| Intelligent Transport Systems | 12 | AUTO1929 | City Campus |
| Design Studio: Social | 24 | GRAP1035 | City Campus |
| GRAP2929 | Brunswick Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Design Tactics: Temporal, Perceptual and Experiential Methods | 12 | GRAP1043 | City Campus |
| GRAP2921 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| The Contemporary Industrial Design Enterprise: Modes and Practice in Design Business | 12 | GRAP1045 | City Campus |
| GRAP2922 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Professional Ethics and Design Strategy | 12 | GRAP1046 | City Campus |
| GRAP2923 | Brunswick Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Industrial Design Engineering | 12 | GRAP2575 | City Campus |
| GRAP2940 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Advanced CAID | 12 | GRAP2577 | City Campus |
| GRAP2941 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Industrial Design Prototyping and Complex Fabrication | 12 | GRAP2578 | City Campus |
| GRAP2942 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Advanced Industrial Design Visualisation | 12 | GRAP2576 | City Campus |
| GRAP2926 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Electronic and Interactive Prototyping | 12 | GRAP2572 | City Campus |
| GRAP2938 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Atelier | 12 | GRAP2570 | City Campus |
| GRAP2936 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Design Practicum | 12 | GRAP2571 | City Campus |
| GRAP2937 | Brunswick Campus |
Year Four of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Engineering Materials | 12 | MIET2381 | City Campus |
| Applied Thermodynamics | 12 | MIET2421 | City Campus |
| Advanced Life Cycle and Systems Assessment | 12 | MIET2384 | City Campus |
| Heat Transfer | 12 | MIET1081 | Bundoora Campus |
| Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | 12 | MIET2039 | Bundoora Campus |
| Design Studio: Digital | 24 | GRAP2221 | City Campus |
| GRAP2934 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Methods in Design Research and Practice | 12 | GRAP2225 | City Campus |
| GRAP2925 | Brunswick Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
ANDYear Five of Program
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Design Honours Project Part One: Design Research and Development | 24 | GRAP2290 | City Campus |
| GRAP2935 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Industrial Design Honours Project Part Two: Design Research and Prototyping | 24 | GRAP1040 | City Campus |
| GRAP2930 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Industrial Design Honours: Reflection and Exposition | 12 | GRAP2573 | City Campus |
| GRAP2939 | Brunswick Campus |
Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Materials | 12 | MIET1200 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biomaterials | 12 | MIET2460 | City Campus |
| MIET2498 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Manufacturing Systems Modelling | 12 | MANU1420 | Bundoora Campus |
| Transport Engineering 1 | 12 | CIVE1180 | City Campus |
| Sustainable Engineering Logistics Systems | 12 | MIET2386 | City Campus |
| Wind and Hydro Power | 12 | MIET2497 | City Campus |
| Sustainable Thermal and Electrical Energy Systems | 12 | MIET2496 | City Campus |
| Renewable and Solar Fuels | 12 | MIET2495 | City Campus |
| Professional Engineering Experience | 12 | OENG1165 | City Campus |
| Humanitarian Experiential Learning Project | 12 | OENG1164 | City Campus |
| Remote Area Power Supply | 12 | MIET2009 | Bundoora Campus |
| Transportation and Freight Logistics | 12 | OMGT1062 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — A study score of at least 20 in Mathematical Methods (Any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page
Inherent requirements
Please find information on the inherent requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) here.
Learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes for Sustainable Systems Engineering
The program learning outcomes have been aligned with recognised standards for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degrees to obtain national accreditation by Engineers Australia.
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability
3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.4. Professional use and management of information.
3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Program Learning Outcomes for Industrial Design
The program has been designed to prepare you to work in global contexts, to pursue further study and research, and to make strategic and professionally informed decisions about your practice in industrial design.
On completion of this program of study you will be able to:
- Apply analytical, critical, creative and strategic thinking to industrial design problems and research within complex and unfamiliar contexts and concerns
- Collaborate with other specialists and key stakeholders on design problems on multi-disciplinary projects in diverse settings
- Articulate complex design ideas to diverse audiences through an advanced and adaptable repertoire of communication strategies and technologies
- Generate innovative approaches to design problems and solutions, with a criticality and openness to the perspectives and needs of others in a situation
- Advocate through design practice the improvement of the conditions and wellbeing of people, cultural practices and environments
- Initiate, plan, manage and execute research and design projects with independence and in an objective and ethical manner
- Reflect on own learning and the efficacy of design decisions made, adapting to needs and issues as they arise, and continuously seeking improvement
- Demonstrate through practice-based design research an advanced knowledge of the socio-technical, environmental and economic eco-systems of industrial design both locally and globally
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