Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) is designed to provide an enriched education experience, and to encourage high achievers to continue onto studies in masters and postgraduate research degrees.
Benefits include:
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This program is available by transfer only following completion of one year duration at UOW in 48 credit points with a minimum weighted average mark of 80 of the equivalent non scholars degree.
Students need to maintain a weighted average mark of 80 throughout the program.
UOW's Engineering courses are designed to meet the needs of modern engineering. Sound fundamentals in mathematics, science, engineering science and communication lead to advanced studies in one of the branches of engineering offered by the University. A design thread through each of the programs leads to the skills needed for innovation in the competitive industries of the future.
Ongoing concentrated high-quality research has ensured that Engineering at UOW is part of the Go8 - Group of Eight & Associates, the top research faculties in Australia.
As an engineering student at UOW you may be eligible to gain credit for relevant work experience, either in Australia or overseas, by participating in our Professional Options Program. All students undertake practical hands-on experience with industry for 12 weeks prior to the conclusion of their academic studies. After completion of the first year subjects, you can transfer into your chosen discipline of engineering.
Delivery
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Course structure
To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with a major, complete 192 credit points and satisfy all course requirements outlined in the course structure. Scholar students need to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 80 each year to maintain a place in the program.
a) 48 credit points of common core at 100 level specified below.
b) and at least one major including completion of Thesis B (double majors are also available, requiring 240 credit point in total) from the list below.
c) at least 12 weeks of approved professional experience, documented in the form of employment reports at any stage after completion of 1st year
d) no more than 60 credit points at 100 level;
e) and Elective subjects to bring the total to 192 credit points from Elective A and Elective B list as specified in the major or any approved minor from the General Schedule of Minors, General Schedule of Minors.
Please note a part-time candidate in approved full-time engineering employment may be exempted from up to three specified subjects in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Options subjects, thereby enabling the joint course to be completed in a shorter time.
Students should consult with the Academic Program Directors directly to help in planning out their program of study.
To remain enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) (Single Major), students must maintain an average of 80% in each year of study. If the student's average falls below 80%, the situation will be assessed on an individual basis and the student may be transferred into the non-Scholar equivalent degree.
This program is available by transfer only to students who have completed 48 credit points of the equivalent non-scholars degree within one year duration and who have a minimum weighted average mark of 80.
Honours Class II is not awarded for this course.
Honours grade method:Honours Grade is calculated using Honours Grade Method 2
192 Credit points
Year 148 Credit points
Majors144 Credit points
Double Majors240 Credit points
Research Options6 Credit points
Professional Options6 Credit points
Compulsory requirements
Work-Based Learning / Internship / Placement
Professional recognition / accreditation
Engineers Australia
Credit for prior learning
Alternative Credit Arrangements
Pathways and nested qualifications
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