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Bachelor of Engineering Science

Approved Abbreviation: BEngSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3691.5

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 074195E

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is Spring 2018 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

For Commencement Year 2017 to Autumn 2018, please refer to: 3691.4 Bachelor of Engineering Science

For Commencement Year 2016, please refer to: 3691.3 Bachelor of Engineering Science

For Commencement Year 2015, please refer to: 3691.2 Bachelor of Engineering Science

For Commencement Year 2014, please refer to: 3691.1 Bachelor of Engineering Science

The Bachelor of Engineering Science is a three year degree program with common first year structure. Students have the opportunity to focus on a discipline area by selecting a key program in Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, and Robotic & Mechatronic engineering. The program has been developed with the view of enabling graduates to practice as an engineering technologist in their chosen field. The three year Bachelor of Engineering Science program may be used as a pathway to the four year Bachelor of Engineering program that meets Engineers Australia professional accreditation requirements; an academic performance criteria will be the eligibility criteria for such transfer.

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.

Advanced standing

Successful applicants for Advanced Standing may be required to travel to different Western Sydney University campuses to complete the elements of their course.

Accreditation
The program has been designed to meet Engineers Australia professional accreditation requirements Competency Stage 1 Engineering Technologist and Australian Quality Frameworks (AQF) Level 7.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent Requirements

Admission

Recommended studies: Physics and HSC Mathematics.

Assumed Knowledge: Two units of Science, two units of English and Mathematics (not General Mathematics) at Band 4 or higher.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Academic Course Advisor

Dr Pan Hu is the Academic Course Advisor for Key Programs in Civil and Construction at Penrith and Sydney City Campuses.

Dr Pan Hu

Dr Won Hee Kang is the Academic Course Advisor for Key Programs in Civil and Construction at Parramatta South Campus.

Dr Won Hee Kang

Dr Qi Cheng is the Academic Course Advisor for Key Programs in Electrical at Parramatta, Penrith and Sydney City Campuses.

Dr Qi Cheng

Dr Hui Xie is the Academic Course Advisor for Key Programs in Mechanical and Mechatronics at Parramatta campus

Dr Hui Xie

Dr Leo Zhang is the Academic Course Advisor for Key Programs in Mechanical and Mechatronic at Penrith and Sydney City Campuses.

Dr Leo Zhang

Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.

Sydney City Campus

Click here for the recommended sequence at Sydney City Campus.

Full-time Autumn Intake - Parramatta and Penrith Campuses

Year 1

Autumn session

300027

Engineering Computing

300963

Engineering Physics

300964

Introduction to Engineering Practice

Choose one of

300743

Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary

200237

Mathematics for Engineers 1

Note: All students are required to enrol in 300743 Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary first and undertake a readiness test at the beginning of their study.

This test will be conducted at the beginning of the first semester of enrolment and the result will determine whether a student will remain in 300743 Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary or be transferred by the School to 200237 Mathematics for Engineers 1.

The students who finish 300743 Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary will then use this unit as an elective.

Spring session

300021

Electrical Fundamentals

300463

Fundamentals of Mechanics

300965

Engineering Materials

Choose one of

200237

Mathematics for Engineers 1

200238

Mathematics for Engineers 2

Note: Students who remained in 300743 Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary during the first semester will be required to complete 200237 Mathematics for Engineers 1 during second semester.

These students must then complete 200238 Mathematics for Engineers 2 during the Summer session.

Year 2 - Year 3

Students must then select one of the following key programs

Penrith and Parramatta Campuses

Civil

Construction

Electrical

Mechanical