Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive 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 Automotive Engineering (Honours) program is for graduates to be employable as effective automotive 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 two years of the program are common with the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programs offered through the School of Engineering.
In these years, you will be exposed to the fundamentals of engineering sciences, mathematics, engineering design, and engineering professional practice.
In the final years of the program, specialist automotive engineering courses are offered in various streams of expertise.
The program is designed to provide you with a number of opportunities for industrial interaction.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.You will undertake a capstone experience in the final year courses Industrial Design Honours Project (GRAP2290 & GRAP1040).
This will integrate studies in Automotive Engineering and Industrial Design.The Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) is primarily delivered face to face at the City, Brunswick, and Bundoora Campuses.
Structure
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To graduate you must complete the following:
All coureses listed may not be available each Semester
Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice | 12 | OENG1166 | City Campus |
| Engineering Mathematics C | 12 | MATH2117 | 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 | ||
| Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics: What We Make and How We Make It | 12 | MANU2488 | City Campus |
| Mechanics and Materials 1 | 12 | MIET2419 | 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 |
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 Six (6) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Dynamics | 12 | MIET2134 | City Campus |
| Applied Thermodynamics | 12 | MIET2421 | City Campus |
| Further Engineering Mathematics C | 12 | MATH2118 | City Campus |
| Mechanical Design 1 | 24 | MIET2420 | 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 Five (5) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics of Machines | 12 | MIET1077 | Bundoora Campus |
| Mechanics and Materials 2 | 12 | MIET2115 | City Campus |
| Mechatronics Principles | 12 | MIET2370 | City Campus |
| Math & Stats for Aero, Mech & Auto | 12 | MATH2124 | 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 Eight (8) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Vehicle Design | 12 | AUTO1019 | Bundoora Campus |
| Solid Mechanics 3 | 12 | MIET1071 | Bundoora Campus |
| Mechanical Vibrations | 12 | MIET1076 | Bundoora Campus |
| Design Studio: Digital | 24 | GRAP2221 | City Campus |
| GRAP2934 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | 12 | MIET1084 | Bundoora Campus |
| Vehicle Power Systems | 12 | AUTO1006 | Bundoora Campus |
| Heat Transfer | 12 | MIET1081 | Bundoora Campus |
| Methods in Design Research and Practice | 12 | GRAP2225 | City Campus |
| GRAP2925 | Brunswick Campus |
Year Five of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Handling and Control | 12 | AUTO1014 | Bundoora Campus |
| Engineering and Enterprise | 12 | MIET2116 | Bundoora Campus |
| Vehicle Noise and Vibration | 12 | MIET1192 | Bundoora Campus |
| Industrial Design Honours Project Part One: Design Research and Development | 24 | GRAP2290 | City Campus |
| GRAP2935 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Industrial Design Honours: Reflection and Exposition | 12 | GRAP2573 | City Campus |
| GRAP2939 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Industrial Design Honours Project Part Two: Design Research and Prototyping | 24 | GRAP1040 | City Campus |
| GRAP2930 | Brunswick Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Engineering Experience | 12 | OENG1165 | City Campus |
| Humanitarian Experiential Learning Project | 12 | OENG1164 | City Campus |
| Industrial and Vehicle Aerodynamics | 12 | AUTO1018 | Bundoora Campus |
| Automatic Control | 12 | MIET2006 | Bundoora Campus |
| Vehicle Noise and Vibration | 12 | MIET1192 | Bundoora Campus |
| Computational Engineering 1 | 12 | MIET2011 | Bundoora Campus |
| Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing | 12 | AUTO1016 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Materials | 12 | MIET1200 | Bundoora Campus |
| Simulation and Optimisation in Engineering | 12 | AERO2463 | City Campus |
| AERO2604 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 12 | MANU1418 | Bundoora Campus |
| Autonomous Systems | 12 | MANU2206 | Bundoora Campus |
| Engineering Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 12 | AERO2464 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Engineering Computer Aided Design | 12 | MIET2002 | Bundoora Campus |
Entry requirements
Program 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
For the University's English entry requirements for this type of program, see English equivalents web page.
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
Inherent requirements
Please find information on the inherent requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) here.
Learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes for Automotive 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: Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
The program has been designed to prepare you to work in global contexts, to pursue further study andresearch, 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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