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Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Engineering (Chemical)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 4 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 324531

2009
ATAR 80.4

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  • Program Outline

    Sustainable Energy Engineering enables development of long-term solutions to meet the world’s rapidly growing energy needs using alternative energy sources such as wind, solar and biomass as well as sustainable energy production from existing sources such as coal and gas.

    This program is focussed on producing chemical engineers with the knowledge and skills required to improve and design ground-breaking processes that are technically, economically and environmentally sound. The program has been designed to meet the growing demand for chemical engineers with the skills to apply sustainable techniques in process engineering. This program is suitable for students with an interest in maths and chemistry and in the design of processes to produce sustainable products for the 21st century.

    Please note: This program is currently undergoing restructure and may change for 2011.

  • Program Structure

    This program is focussed on producing chemical engineers with the knowledge and skills required to improve and design ground-breaking processes that are technically, economically and environmentally sound.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 324531
    2009 CSP ATAR 80.4
    2009 CSP IB 27
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
    Mid-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 and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3); or, Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (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.
    Alternative 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: 324531

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 80
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How 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
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3); or, Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

  • Areas of Specialisation

    Sustainable Energy Engineering - Chemical

  • 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.

    Level I

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    * 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.

    ^ Students with a Subject Achievement of at least 13 in SACE Stage 2 Chemistry or equivalent must enrol into CHEM 1100 Chemistry 1A/CHEM 1200 Chemistry 1B. All other students must enrol in CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry 1A/CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry 1B
    Level II

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level III

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level IV

    Semester 1

    • CHEM ENG 4034 Professional Practice IV (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG 4048 Bio-Fuels, Biomass & Wastes (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG XXXX Sustainable Energy - Choosing Options (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG XXXX Renewable Energy Technologies (3 units)

    Semester 2

    • CHEM ENG XXXX Research Project (Renewable Energy) (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG XXXX Plant Design Project (Renewable Energy) (6 units)
    • TECHCOMM 3006 Energy Management, Economics & Policy  (3 units)
    Electives
    • CHEM ENG 4043 Special Studies in Chemical Engineering (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG 4032 Composite & Multiphase Polymers (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG 4040 Chemical Engineering Research Elective II (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG 4046 Combustion Processes (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG 4045 Introduction to Nanotechnology (3 units)
    • CHEM ENG XXXX Environmental Engineering & Industrial Ecology (3 units)
  • Career Opportunities

    Graduates can expect to design, develop and build renewable energy technologies that will sustain future generations.

    Potential careers

    Manufacturing Engineer, Food Engineer, Water Resources Engineer

  • Professional Accreditation

    The program is designed to provide the necessary academic requirements for professional membership of Engineers Australia and many overseas engineering bodies.

  • Work Placement

    Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

  • Program Rules
  • Further Information

    Please direct enquiries to the Student Centre
    Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

    The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

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Last updated: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010

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