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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Automotive) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Double Degree
Duration
5 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 324411
2009
ATAR
87.35
- Program Outline
This double degree program is specifically aimed at students wishing to pursue careers in the automotive and mathematical and computer sciences industry. This program will enable students to develop a thorough understanding of mechanical and automotive engineering principles, combined with the flexibility to aquire knowledge in applied mathematics, statistics and computer science.
Based on the Mechanical Engineering program, Automotive Engineering will provide students with a broad education designed to give them the skills necessary to become professional engineers. Years one and two of the Automotive Engineering program are the same as Mechanical Engineering, concentrating on basic engineering principles and including studies in mathematics and the physical sciences. Years three and four build upon earlier years and include specialised topics such as Automotive Safety, Alternative Fuels, Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Power Train & Vehicle Dynamics, Automotive Combustion Technology, Automotive NVH & Aerodynamics, Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems, Advanced Materials and Joining and Vehicle Emission Control. Engineering students are also required to undertake studies in courses designed to assist them develop the communication skills necessary to work effectively.
Students may choose to combine Automotive Engineering with Mathematical and Computer Sciences as it will strengthen their skills in mathematics, statistics and computing. Combining this engineering program with a strong mathematics program such as this, will provide an opportunity for future research and enhanced employment prospects.
As part of the program, 20 students are offered the opportunity to be involved in the Formula SAE racing car design, build and drive competition as their fourth year project. Students who are lucky enough to be involved in this project gain important skills, which are highly valued by the automotive industry.
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- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 324411 2009 CSP ATAR 87.35 2009 CSP IB 31 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Midyear applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to allow enrolment in Mathematics 1A in Semester 2. To ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 ChemistryAlternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 324411International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 80 IB 26 IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,000 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
Mathematics and PhysicsAssumed Knowledge
Chemistry is desirableEquivalent Scores
International ATAR 80 IB 26 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
International ATAR 80 Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,000 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry - Higher Education applicants
- Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.B.E.(Automotive)/B.Ma.&Comp.Sc. (Computer Science focus)
Level I Semester 1
- C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR
MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) - MECH ENG 1101 Introduction to Automotive Engineering (3 units)
- COMP SCI 1008 Computer Science IA (3 units)
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units)
- MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * OR
MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * (3 units) - MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units)
- COMP SCI 1009 Computer Science IB (3 units)
* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
Level II Semester 1
- MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units)
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2501 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units)
- MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2502 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac
Level III Semester 1
- COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units)
- COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3033 Automotive Materials & Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2020 Materials & Manufacturing (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3501 Mech eng Level 3 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM (includes Workshop Practical) (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 3025 Power Electronics & Drive Systems M (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3502 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac
Level IV Semester 1
- MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
- Level III Computer Science electives (9 units)
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 3101 Applied Aerodynamics (3 units)
- Level III Computer Science electives (9 units)
Level V Semester 1
- MECH ENG 4131A Automotive Honours Project Level IV OR
MECH ENG 4130A Automotive Design Project Level IV Part 1 # (3 units) - MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4103 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 4131B Automotive Honours Project Level IV OR
MECH ENG 4130B Automotive Design Project Level IV Part 2 # (3 units) - MECH ENG 4110 Automotive Vehicle Dynamics & Safety (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4109 Automotive Combustion, Power Train & NVH (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4116 Engineering Management & Professional Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
# Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Automotive Honours Project and other students will take Automotive Design Project.
B.E.(Automotive)/B.Ma.&Comp.Sc. (Mathematics focus)
Level I Semester 1
- C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR
MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) - ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1101 Introduction to Automotive Engineering (3 units)
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units)
- MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * OR
MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * (3 units) - MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I (3 units)
* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
Level II Semester 1
- MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units)
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2020 Materials & Manufacturing (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2501 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM includes Workshop Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units)
- MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2502 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac
Level III Semester 1
- MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3033 Automotive Materials & Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3103 Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Systems (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3501 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 3101 Applied Aerodynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 3025 Power Electronics & Drive Systems M (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3502 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac
Level IV Semester 1
- Mathematics Elective Courses* (12 units)
Semester 2
- Mathematics Elective Courses* (12 units)
Mathematical Courses of which 18 units must be Level III
Level V Semester 1
- MECH ENG 4131A Automotive Honours Project Level IV OR
MECH ENG 4130A Automotive Design Project Level IV Part 1 # (3 units) - MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4103 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4111 CFD for Engineering Applications (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 4131B Automotive Honours Project Level IV OR
MECH ENG 4130B Automotive Design Project Level IV Part 2 # (3 units) - MECH ENG 4110 Automotive Vehicle Dynamics & Safety (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4109 Automotive Combustion, Power Train & NVH (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4116 Engineering Management & Professional Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
# Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Automotive Honours Project and other students will take Automotive Design Project.
- Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can seek employment at both the national and international level, in the automotive industry, and in mathematical and computer science arena.
Potential careers
Aircraft Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Noise Control Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Vibrations Engineer, Computer Programmer, Database Coordinator, Systems Analyst
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