Offered By	ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science
Duration	4 years full-time
Minimum	192 units
Academic Plan	4700XBENG
CRICOS Code	001691D
UAC Code	135004(Bachelor of Engineering)
Areas of Interest	Engineering and Software Engineering

Aims and overview
The ANU Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree is a four-year undergraduate program accredited by the national professional body, Engineers Australia.  Its main aim is to prepare students for successful careers as professional engineering managers, designers, analysts, educators and researchers.

The BE program is characterised by an interdisciplinary systems engineering approach that will enable graduate engineers to solve the complex engineering problems of the future. The traditional areas of electrical and mechanical engineering provide the foundations to this approach, and a compulsory core of courses in the systems engineering provides the skills and techniques for complex problem solving.  This is supplement by project work on real-life engineering problems. Courses in engineering management, finance and law are also included to produce well-rounded and multi-skilled engineering professionals.

The ANU Engineering program is also underscored by technological trends that cut across the boundaries that typically exist between the traditional disciplines of engineering.  These trends are reflected by the engineering majors. They provide students with an opportunity to specialise in an area of strength or interest. The majors also reflect the research activity in the School of Engineering and are, therefore, an opportunity to engage with the cutting-edge areas that contribute to ANU's reputation for research-intensive education. The engineering majors currently offered are in the areas of:

• electronics and communications
• mechanical and materials
• mechatronics
• sustainable energy

A science major in photonics is also available through collaboration with the Department of Physics in the College of Physical Sciences.

The ANU BE program produces graduates that will demonstrate the following generic attributes, as required for professional accreditation by Engineers Australia (EA). The attributes are mapped to the EA stage 1 competencies that must be demonstrated for accreditation.

• a sound and broad knowledge of basic science and engineering; (Competencies PE1 and PE2)
• the ability to communicate effectively with engineers and the general public; (PE1-PE3)
• in-depth discipline knowledge; (PE1)
• common sense, scientific and engineering knowledge to identify, formulate and solve problems; (PE1-PE3)
• a systems approach to engineering analysis, design, operation and management; (PE1-PE3)
• the ability to contribute to a multidisciplinary and multicultural team; (PE1-PE3)
• awareness of the social, cultural, global, environmental, legal and business aspects of engineering, including a commitment to the principles of sustainable development; (PE3)
• an understanding of the responsibilities of an inclusive and socially aware engineering professional, including a commitment to the Engineers Australia Code of Ethics, life-long learning and continuing professional development (PE3). 

These attributes are engendered by the program structure that includes compulsory courses in basic science, engineering fundamentals, systems engineering, management, finance and law. The program of study is the same for all students in the first year, with specialisation starting in year 2 through the selection of courses from the list of engineering electives towards one or more of the majors. The teaching and assessment processes throughout the program also serve to develop the attributes listed above. There is a significant amount of project and design work, small-group teaching that encourages collaborative learning and problem solving, and practical laboratory work. The importance of written and oral communication is also emphasised.

The final year of the program is characterised by a systems engineering group project and an individual project. The systems engineering group project is a capstone course that addresses a problem relevant to industry. It is an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge gained throughout their BE program and simulates as far as possible the experience of functioning as an engineer after graduation. The individual project is an opportunity for in-depth study in an area of interest with a research supervisor, and will foster individual attributes such as creativity, innovation and the ability to personally manage an engineering project.

Students may specialise through their choice of Engineering majors and electives and other University electives. Students are encouraged to create a diverse program of study from a variety of engineering disciplines to take full advantage of the unique educational opportunities offered by ANU Engineering.

New for 2010 is an Engineering Internship program. This is an opportunity to spend 3 or 6 months full-time in industry and gain real-life experience as an engineer. It is view by the School as an increasingly important part of professional engineering education. A flexible curriculum and assessment scheme has been designed for the internship program so that it can be integrated into the BE program. This means students can receive full credit for their internship and gain valuable experience without delaying their graduation.

The Bachelor of Engineering Homepage: http://cecs.anu.edu.au/students/future/undergrad/BEng

Practical Experience
Engineers Australia specifies that students are required to complete at least 60 days of engineering work experience during the course through approved professional employment taken in the vacation periods. For details, see entry for ENGN3100 Practical Experience.

 

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	85
QLD Band	8
International Baccalaureate	30

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

ACT:  Maths Methods major OR Specialist Maths (recommended)
NSW: Mathematics
SA/NT: Mathematics 1
TAS: Mathematics Stage 2
VIC:  Mathematical Methods 3 & 4
QLD: Mathematics B or Mathematics C
WA: Applicable Mathematics or Calculus
IB:   Mathematical Methods or Mathematics

The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.