Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
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Overview
Engineering at Macquarie is a unique electronic engineering program. The main focus is on practical learning based on the use of modern electronics, telecommunications techniques and software technologies to design, construct, manufacture and manage systems and products.
Study Engineering with Arts and create the engineering career you want. Prepare yourself for work overseas by learning a language or engineer with people and society in mind.
In this program you'll choose from six engineering majors:
- Computer
- Electronic
- Mechatronic
- Software
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
You'll complement this study with your choice of arts majors including subjects from history, anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, international studies or languages.
In this program you'll gain highly developed communications skills, develop critical analysis and creative problem solving while preparing yourself to work as an engineer.
Key features
- Complete two bachelors degrees with one extra year of study.
- Combine a particular area in the arts such as languages or media with your engineering study.
Minimum course duration
5 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300760
Suitable for
If you want to work as an engineer overseas, or are interested in engineering with a focus on people and society.
HECS Course fee
AUD $6,660.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
- HSC Mathematics (Band 4)
- HSC Physics or Chemistry, Engineering Studies, Senior Science, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development (recommended)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the recommended prior knowledge.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for this degree | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 75 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 48 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 400 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Engineering designated units | 87 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Engineering | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP125 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC141 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC170 | Introduction to Electronic Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH135 | Mathematics IA | ||
| or | MATH132 | Mathematics IA (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH136 | Mathematics IB | ||
| or | MATH133 | Mathematics IB (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS140 | Physics IA | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS143 | Physics IB | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ELEC270 | Linear Circuits and Devices | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG200 | Introduction to Professional Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | MATH235 | Mathematics IIA | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG300 | Engineering Project Practices | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS360 | Technology Management | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG400 | P | Industry Experience | 0 | |
| Required | either | ENGG410 | Engineering Major Project | ||
| or | ENGG411 | Engineering Research Thesis | 12 | ||
| Required | ENGG450 | Systems Design and Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG460 | Engineering Principles and Practice | 3 | ||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Arts majors:
- Ancient History - Egypt and Near East
- Ancient History - Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity
- Anthropology
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Information Systems
- Chinese Studies
- Commercial Law
- Contemporary Music
- Creative Arts
- Croatian Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Dance
- Decision Science
- Demographics
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Early Childhood
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Management
- French Studies
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German Studies
- Human Geography
- Human Resources
- Indigenous Studies
- Interactivity and Games
- International Business
- International Communication
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media, Culture and Communication
- Modern Greek Studies
- Modern History
- Philosophy
- Polish Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychological Science
- Public Sector Management
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Software Technology
- Spanish and Latin American Studies
- Statistics
- Writing
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Engineering majors:
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Wireless Engineering
Notes
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are largely dependent on the majors chosen but can include engineering research and development, design and manufacturing, project and technology management.
Employers
Employers include telecommunications companies, technology and manufacturing companies, public sector, non-government organisations, IT companies, government and university research laboratories.
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