Offered By	ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science
Duration	4 years full-time
Minimum	192 units
Academic Plan	4714HBENG
CRICOS Code	060542F
UAC Code	135000(B Engineering (Res & Dev))
Areas of Interest	Engineering

This program is specifically designed for students who have an interest in undertaking research and development in either industry or an academic environment. The program combines the unique systems engineering focus of the ANU Bachelor of Engineering degree with a more project based,  research intensive study mode, also unique to the ANU. Students undertake a number of research projects in different research groups at the ANU or associated industry in order to obtain a flavour of research in the discipline areas and develop independent research skills.

Students also complete an engineering specialisation which will complement the R&D specialisation and produce a Professional Engineering graduate who has the skills, knowledge and capability to go onto advanced research programs.

The ANU BE (R&D) 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)

In particular, The BE (R&D) program articulates and emphasises creativity and innovation attributes (PE3.3), as follows:

•  a higher level of cognitive and creative development than possible standard degree programs
• an understanding of the approaches required for higher degree research

Scholarships
Scholarships valued at a minimum of $20,000 total are available to students with an ATAR of 99 - 100 who enrol in this program.

Bonus points
Students may apply to the College of Engineering and Computer Science to be awarded up to two bonus points on the basis of capacity to succeed in a research-based undergraduate degree as demonstrated by success in Olympiads or similar relevant competitions etc.

 

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	99
QLD Band	1
International Baccalaureate	41

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.

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.