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Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Research and Development)
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Research and Development) is an undergraduate degree at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Systems and Society, taken over 4 years full-time (192 Units). Entry assumes aCT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major). Coursework includes 90 units from completion of the following compulsory courses. Graduates are expected to apply systematic engineering methods professionally to design optimised and sustainable solutions to complex and transdisciplinary engineering problems. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 142 parts
- The Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) requires completion of 192 units
- A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
- A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
- The 192 units must include:
- 90 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- ENGN1211
- Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering
- ENGN1217
- Introduction to Mechanics
- ENGN1218
- Introduction to Electronics
- ENGN2217
- Mechanical Systems and Design
- ENGN2218
- Electronic Systems and Design
- ENGN2219
- Computer Architecture
- ENGN2222
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- ENGN2228
- Signals and Systems
- ENGN2300
- Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design
- ENGN2301
- Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis
- ENGN2706
- Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods)
- ENGN3100
- Practical Experience
- ENGN3300
- Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management
- ENGN3301
- Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations
- ENGN4712
- Engineering Research and Development Project
- 12 units from completion of R&D project courses from the following list:
- ENGN2707
- Engineering Research and Development Project
- ENGN3706
- Engineering Research and Development Project
- ENGN3712
- Engineering Research and Development Project (6 or 12 units)
- ENGN4706
- Engineering Research and Development Project
- 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
- COMP1100
- Programming as Problem Solving
- COMP1130
- Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
- COMP1730
- Programming for Scientists
- 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
- PHYS1001
- Foundations of Physics
- PHYS1101
- Physics 1
- 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
- MATH1013
- Mathematics and Applications 1
- MATH1115
- Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1
- 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
- MATH1014
- Mathematics and Applications 2
- MATH1116
- Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
- 48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors
- of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the course requirements above:
- Aerospace Systems
- Electronic and Communication Systems
- Environmental Systems
- Intelligent Electronic Systems
- Mechatronic Systems
- Nuclear Systems
- Renewable Energy Systems
- 6 units from completion of courses from the following subject area: ENGN Engineering
- 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Students must achieve a minimum 75% weighted average mark across all compulsory courses undertaken in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn) and (Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 75% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree
Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree program
- Honours
- Students must formally enrol in
- ENGN4100
- Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester
- Honours Grade Calculation
- ENGN4100
- Engineering Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the Mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark (WAM) of the courses listed below. The mark for each course is weighted by the units of credit (UoC) of the course
- as well as a course weighting as indicated below. WAM is calculated as follows:
- WAM = (S Mark*UoC*Weighting) / (S UoC*Weighting)
- Science and Engineering Foundations (0.1 weighting):
- MATH1013
- or
- MATH1115
- MATH1014
- or
- MATH1116
- COMP1100
- or
- COMP1130
- or
- COMP1730
- PHYS1001
- or
- PHYS1101
- ENGN1000
- -series courses
- Engineering Fundamentals (0.2 weighting):
- ENGN2000
- -series courses (excluding
- ENGN2300
- ENGN2301
- and
- ENGN2707
- )
- Professional Core (0.3 weighting):
- ENGN2300
- ENGN2301
- ENGN3300
- ENGN3301
- ENGN3200
- Engineering Discipline and R&D Project (0.4 weighting):
- ENGN2707
- ENGN3000
- -series courses (excluding
- ENGN3300
- ENGN3301
- and
- ENGN3200
- )
- ENGN4000
- -series courses
- Elective Study
- Once you have met the program requirements of your degree
- you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major
- minor or specialisation
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed. Domestic applicants Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below. Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme ; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. International applicants Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below. Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission ATAR: 98 International Baccalaureate: 42
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