Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering Science (3706) is a 3-year non-accredited pass degree that also serves as an exit degree for the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (3707) program. As such, students cannot generally request a transfer into this exit degree. It provides graduates with a grounding in a specific engineering discipline, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
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Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
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Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
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Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
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Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
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Systematic, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
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Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
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Effective team membership and team leadership.
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Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
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Professional use and management of information.
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Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
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Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
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Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
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Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

  • 96 UOC Major
  • 36 UOC Free Electives
  • 12 UOC General Education

The 96 UOC major consists of Engineering courses from a specific BE (Hons) discipline stream, with a minimum of:

  • 18 UOC (minimum) – Level 1 Prescribed Electives
  • 18 UOC (minimum) – Level 2 Prescribed Electives
  • 24 UOC (minimum) – Level 3 or higher Prescribed Electives
  • Any remaining UOC is taken from the above three lists

There are no Industrial Training Requirements for this degree.

Disciplinary Component96 Units of Credit:
Free Electives36 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

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