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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) with Bachelor of Science
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Double Degree
Duration
6 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 324201
2011
ATAR
83.2
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 324201 2011 CSP ATAR 83.2 Adelaide Approved Score 80 2011 CSP IB 29 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $8,050Mid-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 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). 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.
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You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 324201International 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
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Mathematics and PhysicsEquivalent Scores
International ATAR 80 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: $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 - Higher Education applicants
- 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
- C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA OR
MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM (3 units)* - MECH ENG 1102 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (3 units)
- Level I Science course (3 units)**
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I (3 units)
- MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * OR
MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units)* - MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units)
**Level I Science courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Science.
*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
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2020 Materials & Manufacturing (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2501 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac (if required - see note on courses)
Semester 2
- MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM (includes Workshop Practice) (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2502 Mech Eng Level 2 Prac (if required - see note on courses)
- Level I Science course (3 units)**
**Level I Science courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Level III Semester 1
- MECH ENG 3026 Aerospace Materials & Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3100 Aeronautical Engineering (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3501 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac (if required - see note on courses)
Semester 2
- MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3104 Space Vehicle Design (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3502 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac (if required - see note on courses)
Level IV Semester 1
- MECH ENG 4106 Aerospace Propulsion (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4108 Aircraft Design (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
- Level II Science course (6 units)**
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3101 Applied Aerodynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4502 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
- Level II Science course (6 units)**
**Level II Science courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Level V Semester 1
- Level III Science Courses (12 units)**
Semester 2
- Level III Science Courses (12 units)**
**Level III Science courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Level VI Semester 1
- MECH ENG 4143A Honours Project Part A OR
MECH ENG 4142A Design Project Part A (3 units)# - MECH ENG 4111 CFD for Engineering Applications (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)
- 1 x Mechanical Engineering Elective (3 units)
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 4143B Honours Project Part B OR
MECH ENG 4142B Design Project Part B (6 units)## - MECH ENG 4100 Advanced Topics in Aerospace Engineering (3 units)
- 1 x Mechanical Engineering Elective (3 units)
# 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.
Electives Semester 1
- MECH ENG 4102 Advanced PID Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4105 Advanced Vibrations (3 units)
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 4104 Advanced Topics in Fluid Mechanics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4107 Airconditioning (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4114 Corrosion: Principles & Prevention (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4115 Engineering Acoustics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4120 Fracture Mechanics (3 units)*
- MECH ENG 4121 Materials Selection & Failure Analysis (3 units)
*not offered in 2012
Summary of B.Science Requirements Level 1 - 6 units
- 2 x Level I Science Courses
Please note GEOLOGY 1104 Geology for Engineers cannot be presented toward the requirements for the Bachelor of Science.
Level 2 - 12 units
- 4 x Level II Science Courses
Level 3 - 24 units
- 8 x Level III Science Courses
Please check with the Faculty of Sciences for major requirements.
- Professional Accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) program is accredited by Engineers Australia.
- Work Placement
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
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