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Bachelor of Engineering Science

Approved Abbreviation: BEngSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3691.6

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 2022 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 Spring 2018, please refer to: 3691.5 Bachelor of Engineering Science

For Commencement Year 2017 to Autumn 2018, please refer to: 3691.4 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 (BEngSc) is a three-year degree program with common first year structure. Students have the opportunity to focus on a discipline area by selecting a Major in Advanced Manufacturing, Civil, Construction, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical, Robotics & Mechatronics, and Sustainability 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 BEngSc 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 a transfer.

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

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. Engineers Australia accreditation is pending approval for the Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, and Sustainability disciplines. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for full membership of Engineers Australia. They are eligible to apply for Certified Engineering Technologist registration upon successful completion of required engineering practice period specified by Engineers Australia.

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 Majors in Civil and Construction at Penrith and Sydney City Campuses.

Dr Pan Hu

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

Dr Won Hee Kang

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

Dr Qi Cheng

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

Dr Hui Xie

Dr Leo Zhang is the Academic Course Advisor for Majors 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.

Students must select one of the following Majors

Penrith and Parramatta Campuses

MT3048

Advanced Manufacturing

MT3051

Civil Engineering

MT3052

Construction Engineering

MT3053

Electrical Engineering

MT3049

Materials Engineering