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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Arts

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Combined Degree

Duration 5 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 314931

2011
ATAR 82.75

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  • Program Outline

    Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the management of people and resources, the development and use of new technologies and the design and development of new processes and products, which mainly involve 'things that move', such as motor vehicles, aircraft systems, engines, pumps, gas turbines, industrial plants, airconditioning/refrigeration systems, manufacturing processes, building services and even space stations. Mechanical engineers offer expertise in the fields of combustion, noise and vibration control, energy technology, vibrations, control systems, robotics, quality management, bioengineering, aeronautics or fluid mechanics, water supply, mining, manufacturing, production planning, maintenance planning, consumer product design, pollution control and new materials.

    A combined degree for Mechanical Engineering is available with the Bachelor of Arts (stream code 231).

    The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is globally accepted as the program which provides most flexibility in study choices for students. The BA suits students who are interested in the big picture, finding answers to burning questions, understanding human behaviours, cultures and history, and exploring new or existing areas of study. Students specialise in areas of their choice by taking a 'major' (from one of 25 areas) and potentially a 'minor' (from a range of areas).  This study plan gives students depth of knowledge and skills in a specialised field, while having breadth of understanding in other areas.

    Regardless of their specialisation, all BA students build skills that are highly valued by a variety of employers, such as the ability to find creative solutions to problems, researching and analysing information, the capacity for lifelong learning, and effectively communicating at many levels. These attributes mean students can adapt to different challenges that they might face in their future careers, studies and daily lives.

    Students may complete the single degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Arts in five years of full-time study (with some overload). In addition to the program of study for Engineering, students complete 12 units at level I from any Humanities and Social Science discipline and a major sequence. Please contact the School of Engineering for further information.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 314931
    2011 CSP ATAR 82.75
    Adelaide Approved Score ? 80
    2011 CSP IB 28
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $8,050
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    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
    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). 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: 314931

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 80
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $27,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    Mathematics and Physics. Chemistry desirable.
    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: $27,500
    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
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (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

    • MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units)
    • 1 x Level I Arts Course (3 units)**
    • MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA OR MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units)*

      **Level I Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.

    *Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in Mathematics IA followed by Mathematics IB. Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics will be required to enrol in Mathematics IM, then Mathematics IA in the following semester followed by Mathematics IB in Summer Semester, in order to complete the level I Mathematics requirement. The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering.MATHS 1013MATHS 1012MATHS 1011MATHS 1013MATHS 1012MATHS 1011

    International Students
    All international students who do not have English as their first language are required to undertake the course ENG 3003     Engineering Communication EAL - usually in their first semester of study in Adelaide. This course will replace one of the courses in the study plan. Students will be given an individual study plan outlining when to undertake ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL and the subsequent course that will be replaced.
    Level II

    Semester 1

    • ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units)
    • MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units)
    • 1 x Advanced Level Arts Course (3 units)**

    Semester 2

    **Advanced Level Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Level III

    Semester 1

    • MECH ENG 2020 Materials & Manufacturing (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units)
    • Advanced Level Arts course (6 units)**
    • MECH ENG 2501 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac (if required - see note on courses)

    Semester 2

    • MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM (includes Workshop Practice) (3 units)
    • Advanced Level Arts Course (6 units)**
    • MECH ENG 2502 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac (if required - see note on courses)

    **Advanced Level Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Level IV

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level V

    Semester 1

    • MECH ENG 4142A Design Project Part A OR MECH ENG 4143A Honours Project Part A (3 units)#
    • Advanced Level Arts Courses (6 units)** 
    • 1 x Mechanical Engineering Electives (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac (if required - see note on courses)

    Semester 2

    • MECH ENG 4142B Design Project Part B OR MECH ENG 4143B Honours Project Part B (6 units)##
    • Advanced Level Arts Courses (3 units)**
    • 1 x Mechanical Engineering Elective (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 4502 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac (if required - see note on courses)

    #Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Honours Project and other students will take Design Project.

    ##Students to enrol into MECH ENG 4143C Honours Project or MECH ENG 4142C Design Project if previously passed MECH ENG 4116 Engineering Management & Professional Practice.

    Students who have previously completed the Project may undertake C&ENVENG 4034 Engineering Management IV in lieu of MECH ENG 4116 Engineering Management & Professional Practice.

    **Advanced level Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Electives

    Semester 1

    Semester 2
  • Professional Accreditation

    The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) program is accredited by Engineers Australia.

  • Work Placement

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

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