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Bachelor of Engineering Science
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Engineering Science at Charles Darwin University encourages independent thinking and creative, logical solutions for real-world challenges, providing the scientific knowledge that underpins each discipline along with hands-on practical experience in civil and structural, electrical and electronics, or mechanical engineering. Study is available fully online or on campus, full-time or part-time, learning from award-winning engineers and lecturers. The course was developed with industry leaders so graduates leave with engineering skills that align with international industry requirements, working as an engineering technologist in their chosen discipline.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
- A feature of the program is twelve weeks of industrial work experience
- ensuring that you are familiar with current engineering practice and begin to create your network of engineering contacts for future employment. Domestic students: this course is available externally by distance learning if you are not able to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Access to the internet is required for distance learning
- with access to high speed broadband highly recommended
Core Units (14 units)
- Communicating Technology
- Statics
- Internet of Things (replaces ENG174 from 2021)
- Software Now (new to core from 2024)
- Mathematics 1A
- Mathematics 1B
- Concepts of Mathematics (replaces SMA211 from 2021)
- Concepts of Physics (new to core from 2021)
- Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)
- Project Management
- Mathematics 2
- Safety
- Risk and Reliability
- Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0 credit points)(replaces IPM300 (0cp) from 2024)
- Research and Design for Technologists (20cp) (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026)
Specialist Elective (8 units)
- Mechanics of Solids
- Surveying and Construction
- Fluid and Thermodynamics
- Dynamics (previously core unit)
- Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024)
- Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics (recoded from ENG267 from 2026)
- Steel and Concrete Structures
- Analogue Electronics
- Electrical Circuit Analysis
- Electrical Machines and Power Systems
- Digital Systems and Computer Architecture (replaces HIT235 from 2026)
- Communication Technologies (replaces ENG377 from 2024 which replaced ENG227 from 2021)
- Systems Modelling and Control
- Embedded and Mobile Systems (replaces HIT332 from 2026)
- Mechanics of Solids
- Manufacturing Technologies (title change from 2026)(replaces ENG235 from 2023)
- Fluid and Thermodynamics
- Dynamics (previously core unit)
- Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024)
- Systems Modelling and Control
- Machine Design Principles
Electives (2 units): Units totalling 20 credit points at 100 - 300 level selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. > Students should contact the Faculty to confirm their elective unit selection if unsure if their unit is appropriate. > When selecting elective units ensure the maximum 100 credit points from 100-level units for the course is not exceeded
- 2016New Title
- ENG325: Systems Modelling and Control
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Engineering lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)
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