UOW Course Handbook : Course 1859

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: access to the Summer Scholarship program where you get paid as a Research Assistant;access to a wider range of … For more content click the Read More button below. 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.

Benefits include:

access to the Summer Scholarship program where you get paid as a Research Assistant;
access to a wider range of subjects;
$500 per year study grant.

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.

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Course structure

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)(Scholar) with a double major, complete 240 credit points and satisfy all course requirements outlined in the course structure.

a) 48 credit points of common core at 100 level specified below and

b) one double majors from the list below, including completion of Thesis B and

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) and Elective subjects to bring the total to 240 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.

Some double major may require more than 192 credit point to complete, carefully review the requirements of the major before selection.

Students should consult with the Academic Program Directors directly to help in planning out their program of study.

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.

To remain enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) (Double 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 III is not awarded for this course.

Honours grade method:Honours Grade is calculated using Honours Grade Method 2

240 Credit points

Year 148 Credit points

The Year 1 is common across all majors. In addition to below, MATH141 is available in Autumn and Spring Session, MATH142 is available in Spring and Summer Session.

Autumn Session24 Credit points

Spring Session24 Credit points

Double Majors192 Credit points

These programs of study usually take five years to complete, select one of the double majors.

MAJ40219

192 cp

Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering (Double Major)

MAJ41209

192 cp

Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering (Double Major)

MAJ40226

192 cp

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering (Double Major)

MAJ40256

192 cp

Mining Engineering and Environmental Engineering (Double Major)

MAJ44223

192 cp

Electrical and Electronics/Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering

Research Options6 Credit points

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) students have the option of undertaking research projects with the various Faculty Research Units. Students should discuss proposals with the Head of Students or Academic Program Director before enrolling in one of the following six credit point elective subjects. ENGG371 is available to students in the Architectural, Biomedical, Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Mining Engineering majors. The ECTE355 subject is compulsory for all students in the Computer, Electrical or Telecommunications majors.

ENGG371

6 cp

Scholars Research Project 3

ECTE355

6 cp

Scholars Project

Professional Options6 Credit points

The Faculty encourages the development of engineering skills and knowledge gained in the workplace through Professional Options. Students who work in appropriate industries can enrol in Professional Option subjects and count their industry skills and knowledge toward their degree. This is only available to students in the Architectural, Biomedical, Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Mining Engineering majors. Depending on the degree, and subject to approval by the Academic Program Director, students will be able to take up to three six credit point Professional Option subjects during their course:

ENGG255

6 cp

Professional Option 2

ENGG355

6 cp

Professional Option 3

ENGG455

6 cp

Professional Option 4

Compulsory requirements

Work-Based Learning / Internship / Placement

Professional recognition / accreditation

Engineers Australia

Credit for prior learning

Alternative Credit Arrangements

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